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Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after being granted doubles wildcard with Venus

Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after being granted doubles wildcard with Venus

Summary

Serena and Venus Williams will play together again in Wimbledon’s women’s doubles after receiving a special invitation called a wildcard. Serena is making a comeback after retiring for four years, and Venus has played on the tour since 1994. They are one of the most successful doubles teams ever.

Key Facts

  • Serena and Venus Williams received a wildcard to play women’s doubles at Wimbledon this year.
  • Serena has not asked for a singles wildcard and remains uncertain about playing singles.
  • Venus has played professionally since 1994 and will turn 46 soon.
  • Wildcards were also given to other players including Maja Chwalinska, Stan Wawrinka, and Grigor Dimitrov.
  • Chwalinska will be a rare wildcard and seeded player after her high ranking jump post-French Open.
  • Serena recently returned to competition at a tournament in Berlin and earlier won a doubles match at Queen’s Club.
  • The Williams sisters have won 14 grand slam doubles titles, six at Wimbledon, and three Olympic gold medals.
  • They have also held the No. 1 doubles ranking in the women’s tennis tour (WTA).
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