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Venus and Serena Williams Receive Wild Card for 2026 Wimbledon Doubles
Venus Williams said she cannot wait to partner with sister Serena in doubles at Wimbledon after the pair received a wild card entry. They have won six titles together, most recently a decade ago, and will open against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra.
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Venus Williams, 46, and Serena Williams, 44, received a wild card for the 2026 Wimbledon doubles after a decade away from the event. The sisters have won six Wimbledon doubles titles together, the last one ten years earlier. They will face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in the first round.
Venus Williams, 46, also won five Wimbledon singles titles between 2000 and 2008. She described the return as "very special indeed" and noted the sisters' history at the All England Club. Serena Williams, 44, will also play in the women's singles draw for the first time in four years.
She is scheduled to meet Maya Joint in the first round. Venus Williams said Serena has nothing left to prove. Venus Williams added that she still feels nerves before matches, calling the sensation part of being human and what makes sports exciting.
She said the decision to play doubles followed Serena's interest in the event.
