Don't ask her why or how, but one of the most iconic tennis players has returned to Cincinnati (and she loves it).
Serena Williams, who has won more than 29 career Grand Slams, is back in the Queen City to compete in the 2026 Cincinnati Open. It marks her first appearance in Mason since 2022. On Aug. 17, Serena and Venus Williams will take the court as doubles partners for the first time in Cincinnati Open history.
The legendary sisters have been awarded a doubles wild card for the Aug. 11-23 tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Venus Williams also received a singles wild card.
Ahead of her Monday matchup, the Cincinnati Open's TikTok account shared a video of Serena talking about her love for the Queen City's annual tennis tournament.
"Hey y'all! It's Serena here. I'm back in Cincinnati. Don't ask me why or how, but I love this place. It's like it's always one of my favorite stops on tour. And when I decide to play a few tournaments, I said, 'You know what? Cincinnati Open is one place I would never miss,'" the 44-year-old tennis star said.

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