The Williams sisters are set to compete together in women’s doubles at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, marking their first partnership since the 2022 US Open. Despite their legendary accomplishments throughout their doubles careers, the iconic pair has been absent from competition together for several years. In their opening match on August 16, they will face off against wildcard competitors Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk in what promises to be an intriguing first-round encounter.
The Cincinnati Open’s women’s doubles draw features several other notable wildcard pairings that have generated considerable interest among tennis enthusiasts. American duo Emma Navarro and Caroline Dolehide will compete as a team, with Navarro returning to doubles action after focusing primarily on singles play. Additionally, Sara Errani has partnered with Leylah Fernandez as a replacement for her regular partner Jasmine Paolini, who is taking time away from competition to recover from injury.
The tournament bracket presents numerous compelling storylines, including former teammates reuniting with new partners. Barbora Krejcikova will team with Gabriela Dabrowski, potentially facing her previous partner Katerina Siniakova—who is now paired with Taylor Townsend—in the semifinals. Meanwhile, last year’s Miami Open champions Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider will compete separately, with Andreeva partnering Sorana Cirstea and Shnaider joining forces with Elise Mertens.
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