Overview
- The Williams sisters lost their first match together since the 2022 US Open in Cincinnati, falling to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns 2-6, 6-1, 8-10 after a late double fault by Venus sealed the result on Tuesday.
- The appearance drew a packed Grandstand and an emotional crowd, with organizers describing the match as a staged, short-term return rather than a full tour comeback.
- Tournament officials announced that Venus Williams received one of eight wildcards into the US Open singles despite a 14-match losing streak and more than a year without a singles win.
- Serena Williams resumed play in June after a four-year break but injured her knee at Wimbledon, and her participation at the US Open in singles or as Venus’s doubles partner remains unresolved.
- Together the sisters hold 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic golds, and organizers are using wildcards to leverage their legacy and fan appeal while the sisters weigh further appearances and Serena’s fitness.