Serena and Venus Williams back in doubles action at Cincinnati Open

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• Jump to content All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Serena and Venus Williams lost 2-6 6-1 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together in four years.

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• The defeat was sealed by a Venus Williams double fault on match point after the sisters had staged a comeback from 6-0 down in a deciding 10-point tie-break.

  according to The Independent

• Serena Williams said it was special and fun to play together again, emphasising that enjoying the moment was more important than winning the tournament.

  according to The Independent

• "We've waited a long time to get back on the doubles court.

  according to Bernama

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