Venus and Serena Williams receive wildcard for Wimbledon doubles

Venus Williams and Serena Williams have been awarded a wildcard entry to compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon, set to start on June 29. Their recent performance at Queen's, where they garnered significant attention, contributed to this decision. Prize money for the tournament has increased by 20%, amounting to a total purse of £64.2 million. For competing in the first round, the sisters are guaranteed to earn a minimum of £18,000, with potential increases in subsequent rounds. The prospect of their participation has already heightened interest in the event.

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