Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022

Serena and Venus Williams made their first doubles appearance together since the 2022 US Open at the Cincinnati tournament, but were defeated by the pair of Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk. The match marked a notable reunion for the legendary sisters on the doubles court after nearly three years away from competing together. Their early exit ended what had been an anticipated comeback partnership at the Cincinnati event.