Serena and Venus back together again

By Ben Dicksonbenjamin.dickson@newsday.com @bendickson__August 30, 2026 10:32 am

For the first time in a Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open, the Williams sisters are back as a doubles duo.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams received a wild card into the US Open’s women’s doubles tournament, which will begin Thursday. The draw will be revealed Tuesday.

Read more about the Williams sisters in our 5 things to know about the U.S. Open here.

By Ben Dickson

benjamin.dickson@newsday.com @bendickson__

Ben Dickson is Newsday Sports' general assignment reporter. He joined Newsday’s high school sports staff in 2023 after graduating from Maryland, where he covered several of the Terrapins' teams.

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