Venus Williams hilariously reacts to idea of doubles reunion with sister Serena in 2026
NewsSaturday, 06 December 2025 at 11:30
Venus Williams hilariously reacted to the idea of a doubles
reunion with younger sister Serena Williams after being put on the spot in
Charlotte on Friday.
Williams and Serena were a force to reckon with on the
doubles court. Together, they won 14 Grand Slam title without ever losing a final.
They also grabbed three Olympic gold medals as a team. Rumours of their return
as a pair in 2026 gained traction after Serena re-entered ITIA’s doping test pool,
making herself available for random drug tests.
Serena’s name showed up on an October list, which means she
would be eligible to play on the tour April 2026 onwards, having quit professional
tennis in 2022. However, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has since denied planning a comeback.
Williams, present in Charlotte for a promotional tennis event
on Friday, was asked by the media about her younger sister’s move and whether
the murmurs had any truth to them. She responded with a witty remark, claiming
that Serena hasn’t hit the court yet.
"I can only speak for myself. All I know is I can't get her on the court. She doesn't practise. So, it seems very unlikely to me."- Venus Williams
While Serena is retired, Williams continues to compete on the
court as a professional at the age of 45. She participated in this year’s US Open,
Cincinnati Open and Citi Open, notably reaching the women’s doubles
quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows. On Friday, she faced compatriot Madison Key
in Charlotte and lost in straight sets.
The next year could be Williams’ last on the WTA tour and she
might want to say goodbye to tennis in the way it all began, alongside Serena. But
all is hypothetical in the realm of speculation around the Williams sisters at
the moment.
Venus Williams to start 2026 at ASB Classic in Auckland
Venus Williams will begin her 2026 campaign with a showing at
the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. She received a wildcard for the event
in November.
Over the past couple of years, the American has limited herself
to tennis tournament happening in her home country, thus, Auckland will be a detour.
She triumphed there in 2015 and reached the final the year before.
"She is one of the great players in the modern era and her performances on the court speak for themselves. Off the court she has made an equally significant contribution to the game and to the development of female players worldwide."- Nicolas Lamperin, Tournament Director, ASB Classic
"Venus has had a profound influence on the evolution of women’s tennis and has inspired the next generation with her unshakeable passion for the sport."
It will be Williams’ 33rd season on the WTA Tour as a
professional. After turning pro in the year 1994 at age 14, she has won 49 singles
titles, including seven Grand Slams. She also won the singles gold medal at Sydney
Summer Olympics in 2000. She has ruled the singles rankings as the World No. 1
for 11 weeks.
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