Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team — at Serena’s daughter’s urging

NEW YORK (AP) – It was four years ago that Serena Williams confirmed, in a poignant Vogue essay, that she was "evolving away from tennis." The headline employed the dramatic word "farewell, " though Williams presciently observed she disliked the word "retirement."

Key points

• "You need to play with Auntie VeVe, " 9-year-old Olympia informed her, Serena Williams stated this week on ABC's "Good Morning America."
• Whatever the wording, though, the message was clear: Daughter Olympia really wanted to be a major sister.
• Since Mom is fulfilling another of Olympia's requests: that she play doubles again at the U.S, and now, she may be calling the shots again.
• "Something's got to give, " Williams wrote, in words that resonated with plenty of women, in sports and beyond.

Whatever the wording, though, the message was clear: Daughter Olympia really wanted to be a major sister. And Williams knew she couldn't accomplish that and still play tennis the way she wanted. She could not, in other words, have it all.

Well, Olympia obtained her little sister. Since Mom is fulfilling another of Olympia's requests: that she play doubles again at the U.S, and now, she may be calling the shots again. Open with Aunt Venus.

In short, williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.