They have won everything together. Six Wimbledon doubles titles, fourteen Grand Slams in total, three Olympic gold medals, and a perfect 14-0 record in major finals. Serena Williams and Venus Williams have received a women's doubles wild card for the 2026 Championships, beginning June 29. A return that transcends the sporting arena.
The sisters last played together at the 2022 US Open, Serena's final tournament before retirement. Four years have passed. In between, Serena became a mother for the second time, launched several businesses, and appeared to have closed the chapter on professional tennis for good. Then, in May 2026, she stunned the world by announcing her comeback at 44.
Her first appearance came last week at Queen's Club, partnering Victoria Mboko in doubles. They won their opening match before the Canadian suffered a knee injury, ending their partnership. Serena then teamed up with Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Open, where they lost in the first round. Two tournaments, mixed results, but a clear signal to the tour: Serena Williams has not come back for a cameo.
The singles question remains open. Serena has stated she wants to play singles at Wimbledon but has not yet received a wild card in that category. One final invitation remains to be allocated. At 44, the prospect of her walking onto Centre Court for a singles match would represent the most audacious sporting comeback of the decade.
Venus, 46, continues to push the boundaries of longevity in professional sport. The sisters' participation at Wimbledon carries immense emotional weight. Their last title together on London's grass came in 2016, when they defeated Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova in the final. Ten years later, they return to the scene of their greatest shared triumphs.
Their doubles record defies statistics. Fourteen Grand Slam finals contested, fourteen victories. No defeats. A consistency that transcends eras and surfaces. Regardless of their current level, their mere presence on court transforms every match into an occasion.
Wimbledon also awarded men's singles wild cards to Nick Kyrgios and Dan Evans, the latter announcing he will retire after the tournament. The 2026 Championships promise a fortnight rich in emotion and farewells.
