Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon
Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams will compete together in the Wimbledon women's doubles.
- The sisters received a wild card entry for the tournament, where they have previously won six titles.
- Wimbledon begins on Monday, June 29, with the sisters also potentially competing in singles if wild cards are available.
American tennis powerhouses Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite on the Wimbledon court, having received a wild card entry into the women's doubles tournament. This marks a significant return for the legendary sisters, who have a storied history at the prestigious Grand Slam event.
The Williams sisters have claimed the Wimbledon doubles title an impressive six times, with their last victory occurring in 2016. Their partnership has been a dominant force in women's tennis for decades, captivating audiences worldwide.
Serena Williams, 44, recently made her return to the court at the Queen's tournament, showcasing her enduring skill. Widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, she boasts 73 career singles titles on the WTA tour, including 23 Grand Slam championships.
Venus Williams, 45, has also been active, recently competing in doubles at the Madrid Open. While neither sister has secured a singles wild card for this year's Wimbledon, one remains to be allocated, leaving open the possibility of individual competition. Wimbledon is scheduled to commence in London on Monday, June 29.
Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.