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Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jeff Wallner, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Serena had been absent from the tour since 2022, but returned this summer. A doubles match featuring Serena and Venus Williams ended in a close loss.
A doubles match featuring Serena and Venus Williams ended in a close loss. The sisters were defeated by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. Serena had been absent from the tour since 2022, but returned this summer.
The match was significant as it marked the first time the sisters played doubles together since a major tournament. They showed improvement during the match, but ultimately fell short.
Further details about the match, including Serena's thoughts on her performance, are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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