Serena and Venus Williams to team up at Wimbledon after daughter's suggestion
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Serena Williams and Venus Williams will reunite for the women’s doubles at Wimbledon, inspired by Serena’s daughter, Olympia. The sisters received a wild card entry for the tournament, marking their first doubles appearance together since 2016. Serena noted that Olympia suggested she play with Venus, emphasizing her daughter’s influence on her decision to return to competition. Serena last played at Wimbledon in 2022, and her return follows a recent match at the HSBC Championship where her partnership was cut short due to injury. Both sisters have had significant success at Wimbledon and overall in major tournaments.
- •Serena and Venus last played doubles together in 2016.
- •Olympia's suggestion led to their Wimbledon reunion.
- •Serena's return follows a competitive match earlier this month.
- •They have won six doubles titles at Wimbledon together.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams reveals who convinced her into Wimbledon reunion with Venus
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams' daughter inspired Wimbledon reunion with Venus
"Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon this summer with Venus Williams after the sisters received a ladies’ doubles wildcard for the 2026 Championships. The reunion will take place at Wimbledon, which runs from 29 June to 12 July, with the ladies’ doubles competition scheduled to begin on 1 July.
"After it was announced Serena and Venus Williams will reunite at Wimbledon in the women's doubles, Williams revealed it was her daughter's idea.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:24 PMSerena Williams reveals who convinced her into Wimbledon reunion with Venus
Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon this summer with Venus Williams after the sisters received a ladies’ doubles wildcard for the 2026 Championships. The reunion will take place at Wimbledon, which runs from 29 June to 12 July, with the ladies’ doubles competition scheduled to begin on 1 July.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:52 PMSerena Williams' daughter inspired Wimbledon reunion with Venus
After it was announced Serena and Venus Williams will reunite at Wimbledon in the women's doubles, Williams revealed it was her daughter's idea.
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