Williams Sisters Return to Wimbledon Doubles After 3 Years

Three years after what many thought was their final match together, Venus and Venus Williams are bringing their legendary partnership back to Wimbledon's hallowed grass courts.

The sisters received a wildcard entry to compete in the women's doubles at this year's championship, which begins June 29. It marks Serena's return to Grand Slam tennis after stepping away from the sport in 2022.

Serena, 44, recently made her comeback at Queen's Club last week, showing she hasn't lost her powerful game. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is shaking off the rust by playing doubles in Berlin this week before heading to the All England Club.

Venus, who turns 46 this week, has continued playing sparingly on tour. While her singles results have been tough this season with seven consecutive losses, she showed her doubles skills are intact by winning a match with Britain's Katie Boulter in Madrid this April.

Why This Inspires

The Williams sisters didn't just win tournaments. They transformed tennis completely when they arrived as teenagers in the 1990s, bringing unprecedented power, athleticism, and skill to the women's game.

Between them, they've collected 30 Grand Slam singles titles, including 12 Wimbledon victories. Their doubles partnership has been equally dominant, capturing six Wimbledon doubles crowns together from their first in 2000 to their most recent in 2016.

Now, 30 years after they first shook up the sport, they're proving that greatness doesn't have an expiration date. Venus recently became the second-oldest woman to win a WTA Tour singles match by defeating 23-year-old Peyton Stearns at last year's Washington Open.

Venus spoke about her sister's comeback at the recent French Open with confidence and admiration. "She will not hit for four months then grab her racquet and come out and hit a ton out of the ball. It's incredible," Venus told TNT Sports. "The quality of her stroke is obviously there. She is a natural."

The reunion comes at a tournament where both sisters have created countless magical moments, from their first meeting in the 2000 semifinals to their dominant doubles victories together. Their return shows that passion for the game and sisterhood can endure far beyond retirement timelines.

Wimbledon fans will get to witness tennis royalty grace Centre Court once more, proving some partnerships are simply timeless.