Wimbledon welcomes back one of tennis’ greatest duos
Wimbledon 2026 is set to witness one of the biggest stories of the grass-court season as legendary sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams have been awarded a women’s doubles wild card, paving the way for their long-awaited reunion at the All England Club.
The announcement has generated excitement across the tennis world, with the iconic pair returning to the same stage where they built one of the greatest doubles legacies in history. The Championships will begin on June 29, and the Williams sisters will once again compete together on the famous grass courts after several years away from Wimbledon.
A legendary partnership returns
The Williams sisters have dominated women’s doubles for over two decades. Together they own:
14 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles
6 Wimbledon doubles titles
3 Olympic gold medals in doubles
Their Wimbledon triumphs came in 2000, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2016, with their most recent appearance together at the tournament ending in yet another title. Their incredible record makes them one of the most successful doubles teams in tennis history.
Serena’s comeback gathers momentum
The Wimbledon invitation follows Serena Williams’ return to professional tennis earlier this month after nearly four years away from the sport. The 44-year-old recently played doubles at Queen’s Club before continuing her grass-court preparations in Berlin.
Despite speculation over a possible singles comeback, Wimbledon has currently granted Serena and Venus entry only into the doubles competition. One women’s singles wild card remains unannounced, but Serena has indicated that singles is not her immediate focus.
Venus continues to inspire
While Serena has only recently returned, Venus Williams has remained an occasional presence on the professional circuit. At 45, she continues to compete selectively and now gets another opportunity to perform on the courts where she enjoyed enormous success throughout her career.
The sisters last appeared together as a doubles team at the 2022 US Open, making this Wimbledon reunion even more special for fans.
More than just a comeback
The return of Serena and Venus is expected to be one of the biggest attractions of Wimbledon 2026. Their presence not only adds star power to the doubles draw but also brings back memories of an era when they transformed women’s tennis with their athleticism, consistency and dominance.
Whether they challenge for another title or simply enjoy one more run together, the Williams sisters have already created one of the tournament’s most anticipated storylines.
Key Records
Tournament: Wimbledon 2026
Event: Women’s Doubles
Entry: Wild Card
Grand Slam Doubles Titles Together: 14
Wimbledon Doubles Titles: 6
Olympic Doubles Gold Medals: 3
Serena Wimbledon Singles Titles: 7
Venus Wimbledon Singles Titles: 5
Wimbledon 2026 Dates: June 29 – July 12
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