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Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams and Venus Williams receive doubles wildcard

Serena and Venus Williams reunite at Wimbledon in doubles after wildcard entry

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🇬🇧 English Jun 16, 11:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 16, 11:11 UTC · La Gazzetta dello Sport
🇩🇪 German Jun 16, 11:58 UTC · Spiegel

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The brief

Coverage across major outlets—*The New York Times*, *Yahoo Sports*, *ESPN*, *CNN*, and *BBC*—focuses on the historic nature of their return and the emotional significance of the sisters competing together. Speculation centers on their potential impact on the tournament, though no details on seeding or match schedules have been confirmed.

Watch for reactions from the tennis community, potential pairings in the doubles draw, and whether this marks a broader trend of wildcard entries for veteran players at Grand Slam events. The All England Club has not yet commented on future wildcard policies beyond this instance.

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Quick answers

Will Serena and Venus Williams compete in singles at Wimbledon 2026?

Coverage does not mention singles entries for either player; only their doubles wildcard has been confirmed.

Have Serena and Venus Williams won Wimbledon before?

Yes. Serena has won five singles titles (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016) and one doubles title (2008, with Venus). Venus has won five singles titles (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016) and one doubles title (2008, with Serena).

Is this the first time Wimbledon has issued a wildcard to veteran players for doubles?

Coverage does not specify whether this is a precedent; only that Serena and Venus Williams received a wildcard for the 2026 doubles draw.

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Wimbledon 2026 Serena Williams Venus Williams tennis doubles wildcard entries All England Club

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