The former world number one then took a wildcard into the Cincinnati Open<\/a>, but Venus lost in the first round<\/a> to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.<\/p>\n Venus<\/a> is already confirmed to play mixed doubles at the US Open<\/a> this year, and now she has also been predicted to reunite with younger sister Serena, who retired three years ago<\/a>.<\/p>\n Serena<\/a> sent tennis fans into a frenzy three weeks ago after releasing a social media video of her practicing on a tennis court.<\/p>\n Following Venus\u2019 return, this only ramped up speculation about a potential return out of retirement for Serena at the upcoming US Open.<\/p>\n Serena originally said farewell at the 2022 US Open<\/a>, but someone who is close to her believes that may not be the final time we have seen her at the New York major.<\/p>\n Rick Macci coached both Serena and Venus<\/a> as children, and he has now revealed that he thinks they will play doubles together at the US Open.<\/p>\n He wrote in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), \u201cAsked if Serena will play doubles with Vee at the OPEN. My gut is probably because at the end of the day Serena can still play even though she has been away. Her serve is still one of the best on the planet and when she competes her mindset is like granite.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked if Serena will play doubles with Vee at the OPEN. My gut is probably because at the end of the day Serena can still play even though she has been away. Her serve is still one of the best on the planet and when she competes her mindset is like granite. @serenawilliams<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rick Macci (@RickMacci) August 11, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Serena and Venus Williams\u2019 doubles record at the US Open<\/p>\n Although they were mainly focussed on singles, the Williams sisters also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles<\/a> together and three Olympic<\/a> gold medals.<\/p>\n Two of those 14 Grand Slam doubles titles came at the US Open, winning the title in both 1999 and 2009.<\/p>\n Despite this, the US Open was statistically their weakest Grand Slam tournament together with an 82% win-loss record.<\/p>\n YearThe Williams\u2019 sisters US Open doubles result1997First Round1999Won the title2000Semifinal2001Third Round2009Won the title2012Third Round2013Semifinal2014Quarterfinal2022First Round<\/p>\n The last time they played at the US Open together was in 2022 for Serena\u2019s farewell, where they lost in the first round.<\/p>\n![\"Serena](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1242897578-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by COREY SIPKIN\/AFP via Getty ImagesRick Macci predicts Serena Williams to return to play doubles with Venus at the US Open<\/p>\n