Serena and Venus Williams receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard

The All England Club has granted Serena (44) and Venus (45) Williams a wildcard to compete together in the women’s doubles draw at Wimbledon 2026. The sisters, who have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles—including six Wimbledon crowns, the most recent in 2016—will reunite on the grass courts for the first time since their US Open appearance in 2022.

Serena’s comeback began at the Queen’s Club Championships, where she partnered Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a first‑round victory before Mboko’s knee injury forced a withdrawal. She has since played doubles in Berlin with Czech partner Karolína Muchová and is now set to join Venus, who has been active in doubles and occasionally singles this season. The wildcard entry bypasses the normal ranking‑based qualification and underscores Wimbledon’s tradition of honoring legendary players, while also generating significant media attention and expected boosts to sponsorship and local tourism.

The Williams sisters’ participation is highlighted for its historic partnership, potential on‑court performance, and the symbolic return of two of tennis’s most celebrated athletes to the sport’s most prestigious grass‑court tournament.