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Serena Williams to play Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Serena Williams will return to Grand Slam tennis in the Wimbledon doubles tournament with her sister Venus.
  • The Williams sisters received a wildcard entry from the tournament organizers.
  • This marks Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence and follows her career-ending appearance at the US Open in 2022.

Tennis icon Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to Grand Slam tennis, partnering with her sister Venus for the Wimbledon doubles tournament. The Williams sisters have been granted a wildcard entry by the tournament organizers, marking their return to the prestigious event.

This appearance will be Serena Williams' first at Wimbledon in four years. She last competed at the All England Club in 2022, a few months before announcing her retirement from professional tennis at the US Open. The news has generated excitement among fans, with the lyrics of a Snoop Dogg song, "I see Venus and Serena in the Wimbledon Arena!", set to become a reality again in July.

The Wimbledon tournament is scheduled to take place from June 29 to July 12. The wildcard entry for the legendary sisters signals a significant moment for tennis, bringing one of the sport's most celebrated duos back to the grandest stage.

I see Venus and Serena in the Wimbledon Arena!

— Snoop DoggA line from a Snoop Dogg song that reflects the excitement surrounding Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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