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Serena, Venus Williams Wild-Carded for Wimbledon Doubles

6/20/2026

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Serena and Venus Williams will play women’s doubles at Wimbledon beginning June 29 after receiving a wild-card.
They earned the wild-card when Serena won the Queen’s Club doubles with Victoria Mboko before Mboko’s injury forced a change.
Together they hold 14 major doubles titles, including six Wimbledon championships, last won in 2016.
Analysts say the reunion offers a competitive advantage rather than a nostalgic exhibition.

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Serena and Venus Williams will play women’s doubles at Wimbledon beginning June 29 after receiving a wild-card.
They earned the wild-card when Serena won the Queen’s Club doubles with Victoria Mboko before Mboko’s injury forced a change.
Together they hold 14 major doubles titles, including six Wimbledon championships, last won in 2016.
Analysts say the reunion offers a competitive advantage rather than a nostalgic exhibition.