Wimbledon awards Serena and Venus Williams a doubles wildcard
Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a doubles wildcard for Wimbledon, setting the stage for a spectacular return to SW19 when the tournament begins on 29 June.
The iconic American siblings will reunite on the grass courts where they have historically dominated the women’s game.
Their unexpected entry into the draw brings immense excitement to the third Grand Slam of the calendar year.
Together, the duo boast an extraordinary record at the All England Club, having previously claimed six doubles championships on the legendary London lawns.
A storied legacy at SW19
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion officially stepped away from professional tennis after the 2022 US Open, making this announcement a massive surprise for the sporting world.
Her older sister has also competed sparingly on the WTA Tour in recent seasons due to persistent injury setbacks.
However, the lure of the prestigious grass-court major has clearly tempted the former world number ones back into competitive action.
They remain completely undefeated in Grand Slam doubles finals, possessing a flawless 14-0 record across all four major tournaments.
Preparing for a highly anticipated return
Tournament organisers frequently reserve wildcard spots for past champions and high-profile figures who elevate the prestige of the event.
Fans will now eagerly await the upcoming tournament draw to discover who the unseeded pair will face in the opening round.
The main draw action is officially scheduled to commence on Monday, 29 June.
