Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite for the women’s doubles tournament at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card invitation. Tournament officials announced Tuesday (June 16) that the sisters will compete in the Ladies’ Doubles at The Championships 2026. This marks their first appearance together at the All England Club since 2016. The Williams sisters have an impressive record, having won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles as a team, including six Wimbledon championships. They also captured Olympic doubles gold on the Wimbledon grounds during the 2012 London Games.
Serena, now 44, recently returned to competition after nearly four years away from professional tennis. She made her comeback in the women’s doubles at Queen’s Club earlier this month. Venus, who turns 46 on Wednesday (June 17), has been competing sporadically. The sisters’ first two doubles titles at Wimbledon, in 2000 and 2002, came as wild cards, and they share the record for most trophies as a pair in women’s doubles at Wimbledon with Suzanne Lenglen and Elizabeth Ryan.
Wimbledon begins on Monday, June 29, with the women’s doubles event set to start on Wednesday, July 1. The Williams sisters’ participation has generated excitement, as they aim to add another title to their already illustrious careers.
NBC Miami reports that Serena’s return to the sport has been closely watched, and she has not ruled out a return to singles competition. Meanwhile, Olympics.com highlights their remarkable achievements, including 21 titles at the All England Club in singles and doubles.
The Williams sisters last played doubles together at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match. Their return to Wimbledon is eagerly anticipated by fans and marks another chapter in their storied careers.
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