Serena and Venus set for SW19 comeback
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set to return to Wimbledon together after receiving a wildcard entry for the women’s doubles event. The American sisters will compete again at the All England Club, where they have built a strong legacy over the years.
Singles wildcard spots remain limited
Neither Serena nor Venus has been included in the singles wildcard list so far. However, one spot is still available, leaving the door slightly open for further announcements before the tournament begins.
Serena Williams continues comeback journey
Serena Williams, now 44, recently returned to competitive tennis at Queen’s. Her appearance came four years after what many believed was her final professional match at the 2022 US Open.
She continued her comeback in Berlin this week, partnering with Karolina Muchova. The pair lost 6-4, 6-4 to Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe, who are experienced doubles specialists.
Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven at Wimbledon. She also shares six Wimbledon doubles titles with Venus.
Venus Williams still active in doubles
Venus Williams, 45, has struggled in singles this season, losing all seven matches she has played. She has shown stronger form in doubles, including a win alongside Britain’s Katie Boulter at the Madrid Open in April.
Family influence behind Serena’s return
Serena said her return to doubles was partly inspired by Venus’s strong performance in last year’s US Open doubles event. She also mentioned that her daughter, Olympia, encouraged her to team up again with Venus.
She admitted she had not originally planned to return to competition at this stage, but the motivation from family and Venus changed her decision.
When asked about a possible singles return at Wimbledon, she said she would need more preparation before considering it.
Other Wimbledon wildcard updates
British player Dan Evans has not received a wildcard for the men’s singles draw, which will mark his final professional appearance.
Stan Wawrinka, a three time Grand Slam winner, has been awarded a wildcard as he prepares to retire later this season. Grigor Dimitrov is also included in the main draw through a wildcard entry.
French Open runner up Maja Chwalinska has earned a women’s singles wildcard following her strong run in Paris.
Wimbledon 2026 schedule
Wimbledon is scheduled to begin on Monday, 29 June.
