An Invitation to Sharapova and Venus Williams to Attend the Cincinnati Session

Former world number one Maria Sharapova and veteran Venus Williams have been invited to the Cincinnati event next month in the United States, organizers said Monday.

The course will take place on hard courts from 12 to 18 August. This is one of the preparatory dates for the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the season, which runs from August 26 to September 8.

"Maria and Venus are among the greatest tennis champions in history," said Andre Silva, director of Cincinnati. We are looking forward to joining world-clbad players in our tournament. "

The 32-year-old Russian has collected 36 professional titles, including six Grand Slam titles (Roland Garros in 2012 and 2014, and titles in Australian Open, Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows) and the Cincinnati title in 2011, Half their last participation in 2014.

Williams, 39, has won seven Grand Slam titles (five at Wimbledon and two at Flushing Meadows), out of 49 professional titles, and will be in Cincinnati for the seventh time in his professional career. 2012 when he reached the semifinals.