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Serena and Venus Williams Reunite for Wimbledon Doubles: A Competitive Return
6/20/2026, 11:31:46 AM
Wimbledon Wild Card Secures Williams Sisters' Return
Serena Williams will compete in women’s doubles at Wimbledon after the All-England Club granted the pair a wild card for the 2024 Championships, which start on June 29. The entry marks her first Wimbledon appearance since a 2022 US Open third-round loss and follows a comeback win at Queen’s Club with Victoria Mboko.
Decades of Doubles Dominance
Together, Serena and Venus have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, including six Wimbledon crowns, and three Olympic gold medals. Their partnership spans nearly three decades and has produced 73 singles titles, four Olympic golds, and 319 weeks at world No. 1 for Serena.
Timeline of Recent Developments
- 2022 US Open: Serena loses third round to Ajla Tomljanovic (last match before retirement speculation).
- June 2024 – Queen’s Club: Wins doubles with Victoria Mboko; Mboko withdraws injured.
- June 2024 – Berlin Open: Partners with Karolina Muchova; early exit.
- June 29 2024: Wimbledon begins; Williams sisters start as wild-card entrants.
Data & Statistics
Serena and Venus hold 14 major doubles titles, including six Wimbledon crowns. Serena has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 73 career singles titles, four Olympic gold medals and 319 weeks at world No. 1. Their recent doubles record is 1-0 with Mboko at Queen’s and an early exit with Muchova at Berlin.
Official Statements & Responses
Wimbledon officials confirmed the wild-card, noting the sisters’ proven chemistry and potential to enrich the doubles draw. Serena, after her Queen’s win, said she is taking the comeback “a day at a time” and expressed excitement about playing at Wimbledon, a venue she had never competed on as a woman. Tournament spokespeople described the pairing as a legitimate doubles threat rather than a ceremonial appearance.
Criticism & Opposition
Some analysts view the reunion as primarily nostalgic, citing Serena’s limited recent doubles play and the early Berlin loss as signs the pair may not contend for the title. Others warn that age and recent form could hinder their competitiveness against established teams.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source describes the sisters’ most recent Wimbledon appearance as “a decade ago,” while another cites their last Wimbledon title in 2016, creating a timeline discrepancy. Detailed draw information and opponent identities remain unavailable.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I don't know. I had nothing better to do. I got tired of sitting at home. My kids are out of school for the summer, so why not?” — Serena Williams, tennis champion
- “I never got to play here; it was always just the men. It feels really special to play somewhere so iconic.” — Serena Williams, tennis champion
- “a day at a time” — Serena Williams, tennis champion
- “One thing I'm not going to do is sugarcoat this,” — Serena Williams, tennis champion
What’s Next
The sisters open Wimbledon doubles on June 29, with potential second-round matches in early July. Their results will influence debate on veteran pairings and future wild-card allocations.
