Venus Williams says she is excited to play doubles with Serena at Wimbledon

Venus Williams said she "can't wait" to team up with sister Serena in doubles at Wimbledon. The pair received a wild card for the event and will face an unseeded duo in the first round. It marks their first doubles appearance together at the tournament in a decade.

"It's very special indeed," Venus Williams, 46, said. " "I'm excited we're playing together and I can't wait until we hit the courts," she added.

Singles appearances Serena Williams, 44, will also compete in the women's singles draw for the first time in four years. Venus Williams said fans interested in Serena's form should watch her practice sessions directly. "There is no doubt that she has nothing to prove, at all," Venus Williams said.

She noted that both players still feel nerves before matches, describing the feeling as part of being human.