Williams sisters earmarked for doubles on Saturday

Tennis fans are eagerly anticipating the potential return of the legendary Williams sisters to the Wimbledon doubles court on Saturday. Serena and Venus, who have a remarkable six doubles titles at the All England Club, are scheduled to play their first Grand Slam doubles match together since 2022.

Their reunion, however, hinges on Serena Williams' fitness. The 44-time Grand Slam singles champion suffered a knee injury during her singles comeback match earlier in the week. Sources close to Serena indicate that the plan is for her to play, but her knee swelling has prompted organizers to allow maximum time for her to recover and declare herself fit.

The sisters, who received a wildcard entry into the tournament, are expected to be assigned one of Wimbledon's prominent courts once the day's singles matches conclude. Their opponents will be Camila Osorio of Colombia and Solana Sierra of Argentina. The match is scheduled not to be played before 4:30 PM BST, providing a buffer for Serena's assessment. This flexible scheduling also allows Wimbledon officials to manage the draw smoothly, even if the American superstars ultimately have to withdraw.

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The plan is for her to play.