Williams Sisters Fall in Cincinnati Doubles; Sabalenka Advances

Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams made their return to doubles play at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first match together in four years. Despite a spirited effort, the legendary sisters were defeated in a thrilling three-set match against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. The loss comes as speculation continues about Serena's potential participation in the upcoming US Open, for which she has not yet received a wildcard.

Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong performance at the Cincinnati Masters, decisively defeating Wang Xinyu to advance to the fourth round. Sabalenka's coach also reflected on the significant financial sacrifices made during her ascent to a career potentially worth $50 million. Other US Open wildcard announcements included Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens, while Novak Djokovic's wife, Jelena, was highlighted for her supportive role in his career ahead of a new documentary.