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Williams sisters will play Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard

Williams sisters will play Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard

Summary

Serena and Venus Williams will play together in the Wimbledon women's doubles after receiving a wildcard entry. Wimbledon starts on June 29, and several wildcards were also given to other players, including British players and retiring stars.

Key Facts

  • Serena Williams, 44, and Venus Williams, 45, received a wildcard to play women's doubles at Wimbledon.
  • Serena has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven Wimbledon wins.
  • Serena recently returned to tennis after a nearly four-year break and is playing doubles in Berlin this week.
  • Venus has struggled in singles this year but won a doubles match in Madrid.
  • Wimbledon wildcards are given based on past performance or to boost local interest.
  • Other wildcards for men’s singles include Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov, and several British players.
  • Several British women also received wildcards for singles, including Maja Chwalinska and Katie Swan.
  • Wimbledon begins on June 29, 2024.
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