Sisters reunite for Wimbledon doubles after years apart
Sisters Serena and Venus reunite for Wimbledon doubles after years apart.
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Wimbledon 2026 Williams Sisters Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams received a wild card invitation to compete together in doubles at Wimbledon 2026, marking their first partnership in over four years following Serena's return to professional tennis.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Serena and Venus Williams receive wild card invitation to play doubles at Wimbledon
The All England Club announced a doubles wild card invitation for Serena and Venus Williams to compete together at Wimbledon, which begins June 29. This marks their first doubles pairing in over four years, with their last match together at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Williams sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together
Serena and Venus Williams have won 14 Grand Slam doubles championships together, including six titles at Wimbledon (2000, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2016). Their last Wimbledon doubles victory was in 2016.
Venus Williams turns 46, continues competing on WTA Tour
Venus Williams, 45 (turning 46 on June 18), continues to compete sporadically on the WTA Tour. She last competed at the Mutua Madrid Open in late April and previously at Wimbledon in 2023.
Serena Williams returns to competitive tennis after nearly four years
Serena Williams, 44, returned to professional tennis competition after nearly four years away from the sport. She recently competed at Queen's Club (HSBC Championships) and won her first match with partner Victoria Mboko before withdrawing due to Mboko's knee injury.
Serena Williams considers potential singles return at Wimbledon
Serena Williams did not rule out a return in singles at Wimbledon, with one of eight women's singles wild card spots left as to be announced. Serena stated she would need additional training if she wants to compete in singles.
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