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Venus Williams says she cannot wait to play doubles with Serena at Wimbledon
Venus Williams stated she is excited to reunite with Serena Williams in the doubles draw at the All England Club. The pair received a wild card and will face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in the first round.
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Venus Williams said she "can't wait" to team up with sister Serena once again in doubles at the All England Club. The American players are set to reunite in the doubles draw a decade after winning the last of their six titles together there. After receiving a wild card, the pair will face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in round one.
"It's very special indeed," said Venus Williams, 46, who also won five singles titles at the tournament between 2000 and 2008. " "I'm excited we're playing together and I can't wait until we hit the courts," she added. " Venus Williams noted that she still experiences nerves before matches.
"Yeah, everyone gets those things," she said. " Serena Williams, 44, will also compete in the singles draw for the first time in four years and is scheduled to play Maya Joint in the opening round. Asked about Serena's current form, Venus replied: "Can you walk over to the courts and watch her play?
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Venus also captured five singles titles there, while Serena secured seven singles crowns.
