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Venus Williams Wins Doubles Return in Washington Before Singles Comeback

After a 6-3, 6-1 opening doubles victory with Hailey Baptiste, she will face Peyton Stearns in her first tour singles match since March 2024.

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Serena Williams and Venus Williams won 14 grand slam doubles titles together.
Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Venus Williams (USA) hits a forehand against Diana Shnaider (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Venus Williams of the United States returns a shot to Diana Shnaider of Russia during her women's singles match during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 19, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Williams teamed with Hailey Baptiste to defeat Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1 in her doubles return at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
  • This marked her first professional appearance since a first-round loss to Diana Shnaider at the 2024 Miami Open.
  • She rebounded from July 2024 fibroid surgery and a year of chronic health challenges to rebuild her competitive form.
  • Williams accepted a wildcard and will meet world No. 34 Peyton Stearns in Tuesday’s first-round singles match, with no confirmed plans beyond Washington.
  • The seven-time Grand Slam champion says her primary focus is enjoying the challenge and rediscovering her best play on hard courts.