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Serena Williams says what she really thinks about Marta Kostyuk after losing to her in Cincinnati Open doubles

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles play after four years, lose to Marta Kostyuk and Lyudmyla Kichenok

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What happened

The Williams sisters played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. They lost to Marta Kostyuk and Lyudmyla Kichenok in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. Serena Williams spoke candidly about her opponent after the match. The sisters' return to doubles was their first since a 2022 U.S.

Serena Williams' comments about Marta Kostyuk drew attention. The Cincinnati Enquirer noted that Peyton Stearns, Kostyuk's partner, felt the lack of crowd support. The New York Times and The Guardian focused on the Williams sisters' return to doubles. ESPN noted that the sisters described their return as 'fun'.

Tennishead carried Serena Williams' comments about Marta Kostyuk. The sisters' next moves are not yet stated.

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Questions people are asking

Who did the Williams sisters lose to?

The Williams sisters lost to Marta Kostyuk and Lyudmyla Kichenok.

When was the last time the Williams sisters played doubles together?

The last time the Williams sisters played doubles together was at the 2022 U.S. Open.

What did Serena Williams say about Marta Kostyuk?

Tennishead carried Serena Williams' comments about Marta Kostyuk.

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Serena Williams Venus Williams Marta Kostyuk Cincinnati Open tennis doubles

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