Venus and Serena Williams return for doubles at Wimbledon 2026

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Venus and Serena Williams return for doubles at Wimbledon 2026
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Venus and Serena Williams return to Wimbledon to compete in doubles, having not played together for nearly four years. Serena is also set to play singles against Maya Joint, marking her first singles match in the same timeframe. The sisters first made a mark at Wimbledon nearly 30 years ago, with Venus debuting in 1997 and Serena competing in juniors, later forming a dominant pair in women's tennis. Their legacy includes a combined 12 singles titles at Wimbledon, underscoring their significant impact on the sport.

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  • Venus and Serena play doubles together at Wimbledon 2026.
  • Serena competes in singles against Maya Joint.
  • The sisters last teamed up nearly four years ago.
  • Venus debuted at Wimbledon in 1997; Serena shortly after.
  • They have won 12 singles titles combined at Wimbledon.
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  • 9:16 AMYahoo SportsVenus and Serena Williams return to Wimbledon, the Grand Slam where they built a dynasty
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ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — From the very start of their Wimbledon odyssey, the Williams sisters displayed a preternatural assuredness at the All England Club. Nearly three decades ago, in June 1997, Venus Williams was about to make her Wimbledon debut, having just turned 17. “I’ve played a couple of junior tournaments in California but I’m so far beyond that level,” she said in an interview with The Independent. “Of course there are some good juniors out there, who also want to make the grade. B

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