Serena, Venus enjoy 'fun' return to doubles in loss
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
The Williams sisters' return to doubles action is a significant development in the tennis world, and it's hard not to get excited about it, even if it didn't quite pay off with a win. While squash fans might not be glued to the WTA tour, they can appreciate the competitive fire and skill that Serena and Venus bring to the court. Their experience and dominance in the sport can only help raise the profile of tennis and other racquet sports like squash.
The Cincinnati Open is a major event, and the fact that Serena and Venus chose to enter it together for the first time in a while suggests they're still serious about competing at a high level. Their opponents, Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns, are a formidable team, and the fact that the match went to a tiebreaker shows just how closely contested it was. For fans of tennis and racquet sports in general, it's great to see these legendary players still pushing themselves and entertaining crowds.
As the US Open approaches, all eyes will be on Serena and Venus to see if they can build on this momentum in the singles competition. Will they continue to team up in doubles, or was this a one-off? Can they make a deep run in the singles draw? Meanwhile, the tennis world will be watching to see how other top players respond to the Williams sisters' resurgence. For squash fans, it's a reminder that the competitive spirit and athleticism on display in tennis can be just as thrilling as the action on the squash court.
Originally reported by espn.com. SquashNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.