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Williams Sisters Reunite for Wimbledon Doubles with Wild Card Invitation
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a doubles wild card for Wimbledon, reuniting them for the first time since 2022. The sisters, with a combined age of 90, boast an extraordinary record at the All England Club, including six Wimbledon doubles titles together.
Quick Facts
Who
Serena Williams
What
Doubles wild card invitation announced
When
Tuesday (announcement date)
Where
Wimbledon
- Doubles wild card invitation announced
- Sisters reuniting for Wimbledon doubles
- Serena returned to competition after nearly four years away
- Lost doubles match to Olmos and Routliffe in Berlin
- Won doubles match with Victoria Mboko at Queen's Club
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a doubles wild card to compete together at Wimbledon, the All England Club announced on Tuesday. The pair, with a combined age of 90, will team up for the prestigious grass-court tournament, which begins on June 29. The invitation marks a significant moment in tennis history, as the legendary sisters prepare to compete together for the first time since the 2022 U.S. Open.
Serena, 44, recently returned to professional tennis after nearly four years away from competition. Venus, who turns 46 on Wednesday, has continued competing sporadically. The decision to partner together came at the suggestion of Serena's daughter, Olympia. "I think it's going to be fun," Serena said after losing a doubles match with Karolina Muchova in Berlin on Tuesday. "My daughter, Olympia, told me I should play with Venus. She's always right. So I said, 'OK Olympia, we'll see if we can do it.'"
The Williams sisters bring an extraordinary record to Wimbledon. They have won 21 combined titles at the All England Club across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. Together, they have captured 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, including six at Wimbledon—their first coming in 2000 and most recent in 2016. With six Wimbledon doubles titles as a pair, they share the record for most trophies in women's doubles at the venue with Suzanne Lenglen and Elizabeth Ryan, who won five consecutive titles from 1919 to 1923 and a sixth in 1925. Notably, their first two Wimbledon doubles titles, in 2000 and 2002, were also won as wild cards.
Serena has not ruled out competing in singles as well, leaving one of eight women's singles wild card spots listed as "to be announced." In recent competition, Serena defeated Victoria Mboko in doubles at Queen's Club in London last week, though the pair had to withdraw after Mboko sustained a knee injury. At the Berlin Open on Tuesday, Serena and Muchova fell to Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe, 6-4, 6-4.
The wild card announcement also included other notable players. In men's singles, three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka received an invitation, though he plans to retire at the end of the year. Grigor Dimitrov, currently ranked No. 169 after withdrawing from last year's tournament due to a pectoral injury, also received a wild card. In men's doubles, Alexander Bublik and Nick Kyrgios were granted a wild card as a pair, with Kyrgios being a 2022 Wimbledon singles finalist.
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Why This Matters
This reunion represents a rare opportunity for fans to witness two of tennis's greatest athletes competing together one final time. For the sport, it underscores the enduring relevance of the Williams legacy and highlights how wild card invitations enable historic moments at major tournaments. The sisters' decision to partner—inspired by Serena's young daughter—demonstrates how family values continue to shape their professional choices, making this a touching conclusion to their legendary doubles partnership.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2000
WireSerena and Venus Williams won their first Wimbledon doubles title
Jan 1, 2002
WireWilliams sisters won their second Wimbledon doubles title as wild cards
Jan 1, 2016
WireWilliams sisters won their last Wimbledon doubles title together
Jan 1, 2022
WireWilliams sisters last played doubles together at U.S. Open, losing their opening match
Jun 16, 2026
WireWimbledon announces doubles wild card for Serena and Venus Williams
Jun 17, 2026
WireVenus Williams turns 46
Jun 24, 2026
WireSerena won doubles match with Victoria Mboko at Queen's Club; Mboko injured knee
Jun 24, 2026
WireSerena and Karolina Muchova lost 6-4, 6-4 to Olmos and Routliffe in Berlin
Jun 29, 2026
WireWimbledon tournament begins