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Serena and Venus Williams receive wild card to play U.S. Open doubles

The United States Tennis Association announced the sisters will reunite on the court for the women's doubles tournament starting September 3.

Updated Aug 26, 2026 · 23:18 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Serena and Venus Williams were awarded a wild card to compete together in the women's doubles draw at the U.S. Open.
  • The pair have previously won 14 major doubles titles together, including U.S. Open championships in 1999 and 2009.
  • The first round of the women's doubles tournament in Queens, New York, is set to begin on Sept. 3.

Key facts

  • The United States Tennis Association granted Serena and Venus Williams a wild card entry into the U.S. Open doubles tournament.[NBC News]
  • This marks the 10th time the Williams sisters will play doubles together at the U.S. Open.[NBC News]
  • Serena Williams previously competed in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz earlier in the week, reaching the quarterfinals.[NBC News]
  • The first round of the women's doubles tournament is scheduled to start on Sept. 3.[NBC News]

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