Venus Williams and Serena Williams fell just short of reuniting on the doubles court at Wimbledon, but they could get their chance later this year.
After receiving a wildcard in London, Serena Williams played singles at Wimbledon, but lost her opening match against Maya Joint.
Williams had also planned to play doubles with her sister Venus Williams, but a knee injury suffered against Joint brought an abrupt end to such plans.
The focus has now switched to the American duo playing hard-court events, ahead of which their fellow WTA legend Martina Navratilova has recalled what they were like as doubles opponents.
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Martina Navratilova recalls playing doubles against Venus and Serena Williams
Discussing the Williams sisters winning all 14 of their Grand Slam doubles finals, Navratilova said on Tennis Channel: “They never lost one when they got to the finals.
“They were just massive serves, massive returns, so aggressive on the volleys. You really had no place to hit the ball.
“I played against them when they were at their height. It was crazy. The thing was coming at you so fast.
“Of course, at that point, I was like 45 years old, but anyhow, they were unbelievable, unbeatable.”
| Result | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Score |
| Win | 1999 | French Open | Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova |
6–3, 6–7(2–7), 8–6 |
| Win | 1999 | US Open | Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud |
4–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| Win | 2000 | Wimbledon | Julie Halard-Decugis Ai Sugiyama |
6–3, 6–2 |
| Win | 2001 | Australian Open | Lindsay Davenport Corina Morariu |
6–2, 2–6, 6–4 |
| Win | 2002 | Wimbledon | Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suarez |
6–2, 7–5 |
| Win | 2003 | Australian Open | Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suarez |
4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 2008 | Wimbledon | Lisa Raymond Samantha Stosur |
6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 2009 | Australian Open | Daniela Hantuchova Ai Sugiyama |
6–3, 6–3 |
| Win | 2009 | Wimbledon | Samantha Stosur Rennae Stubbs |
7–6(7–4), 6–4 |
| Win | 2009 | US Open | Cara Black Liezel Huber |
6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 2010 | Australian Open | Cara Black Liezel Huber |
6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 2010 | French Open | Kveta Peschke Katarina Srebotnik |
6–2, 6–3 |
| Win | 2012 | Wimbledon | Andrea Hlavackova Lucie Hradecka |
7–5, 6–4 |
| Win | 2016 | Wimbledon | Timea Babos Yaroslava Shvedova |
6–3, 6–4 |
Jim Courier urges Williams sisters to play Cincinnati before the US Open
The exact hard-court plans for both players remain to be seen, but Venus is expected to play in Washington DC and Toronto, with Serena likely taking on the latter too.
The pair could then turn to Cincinnati, but are definitely expected to be playing on home soil at the US Open, the final Grand Slam of 2026.
Sharing his take, ATP icon Jim Courier said: “I hope that they also come to Cincinnati. It’s a great tournament.
“They haven’t seen it since all the improvements have taken place there. Voted the best Masters 1000, WTA 1000 event.
“So come on ladies, come on down. It’s another good one. Get ready for the US Open.”
He also discussed a potential blockbuster pairing between Serena and Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open mixed doubles, although the Spaniard is currently sidelined with a wrist injury.
Admitting that Alcaraz may not be ready for the event, Courier said: “No, but I’ll tell you what, Serena could probably find another partner.
“I’m guessing she might be able to find someone. I am not lacing them up, but I’ll be happy to watch, that’s for sure.”
Fortunately Venus did manage to play at Wimbledon despite Serena’s injury, although she lost her opening mixed doubles match alongside Kevin Krawietz.
