For the first time in Cincinnati Open history, Venus and Serena Williams will take the court as doubles partners. The legendary sisters have been awarded a doubles wild card for the Aug. 11-23 tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Venus Williams also received a singles wild card. Looking to grab a front-row seat for this ace opportunity? Here's when Venus and Serena Williams will take the court. When do Venus and Serena Williams play? The Williams sisters are scheduled to play a round-two doubles match on Monday, Aug. 17 at the Grandstand Court. The duo will face Cincinnati native Peyton Stearns and partner Marta Kostyuk. What time do Venus and Serena play doubles? The Williams sisters will take on Stearns and Kostyuk at 7 p.m. ET on Monday. How to watch Venus and Serena Williams in Cincinnati Open 2026 The Tennis Channel is the exclusive U.S. home of the Cincinnati Open. Fans can also stream matches on Fubo.
When did Venus and Serena Williams last play the Cincinnati Open? In her penultimate tournament before stepping away from the sport in 2022, Serena Williams lost in the Round of 64 in the Cincinnati Open, then known as the Western & Southern Open, in straight sets to Emma Raducanu. Williams, a 23-time major champion, won the Cincinnati Open in back-to-back years (2014-15). She also reached the final in 2013, where she lost to Victoria Azarenka in three sets. Venus Williams, meanwhile, lost in the first round of the 2025 Cincinnati Open to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. According to the tournament's website, Venus Williams owns a 12-10 record in Cincinnati. She reached the semifinals in 2012 and advanced to the quarterfinals in 2019. Venus and Serena Williams doubles history As a doubles team, the Williams sisters have won 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals. They last played together at the 2022 U.S. Open. This year's Cincinnati Open marks the sisters' first appearance as doubles partners in the tournament. How old are Venus and Serena Williams? Venus Williams was born on June 17, 1980, making her 46 years old. Serena Williams was born on Sept. 26, 1981, making her 44 years old. The Enquirer's Shelby Dermer and Bebe Hodges contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When do Venus and Serena Williams play? Time, channel, doubles record