Make way for the 14-time Grand Slam champions in doubles: Venus and Serena Williams return

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It was an open secret, but it is still surprising nonetheless: Venus Williams and Serena Williams, the charismatic sisters who defined an era in women's tennis, reunite to play together, no less, in the doubles draw of Wimbledon. This comes after the organization of the prestigious London Grand Slam granted them a wildcard invitation.

Serena Williams' return, four years after her retirement, has been seen as a much-needed boost for a struggling WTA circuit, lacking charismatic leaders apart from Aryna Sabalenka and facing challenges in marketing. However, her partnership with her sister Venus raises the stakes even higher, especially when happening in the most iconic tournament on the circuit, Wimbledon.

For those who didn't witness the Williams sisters duo in action, they collectively won an impressive total of 14 Grand Slam titles together: five Australian Opens (2001, 2003, 2009, 2010), two French Opens (1999, 2010), six Wimbledons (2000, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2016), and two US Opens (1999, 2009), including holding all major titles between 2009 and 2010.

Adding to their impressive Grand Slam record, the Williams sisters also made history for the United States by securing gold medals in women's doubles at Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008, and London 2012. All this, while individually amassing significant titles: Serena with 23 Grand Slam singles and Venus with seven.

When was the last time the Williams sisters played together?

Now, it remains to be seen how they will perform on the court, especially considering that the last time the sisters played together was at the same tournament where Serena Williams announced her retirement: the US Open 2022. On that occasion, the Americans fell in the first round to Linda Noskova and Lucie Hradescka by 7-6(5), 6-4.

However, the excitement of witnessing two of the greatest doubles players in history cannot overshadow the current struggles of both. Venus has been playing singles with wildcard entries for a year, mostly exiting early in tournaments; specifically, she lost in the first round in nine of her last ten events. Though she reached the quarterfinals at the last US Open in doubles alongside Leylah Fernandez, she has only won once in her last six matches since then.

Back together, at Wimbledon 💚💜

Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the Ladies’ Doubles at The Championships 2026 pic.twitter.com/xrOV0yeBCJ

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 16, 2026

Regarding Serena, her return for now is solely in doubles. She started with a win at the WTA Queen’s alongside Victoria Mboko, but the Canadian's injury cut short their campaign. She is currently competing in the WTA Berlin with Karolina Muchova. However, she is far from a competitive level fit for major achievements.

Despite everything, the spectacle is guaranteed with the Williams sisters in doubles, even though women's doubles lacks significant audiences compared to the men's events. The fact that two players of 45 and 44 years old respectively, despite being legends, become the main attraction of the women's doubles confirms the current challenges faced by this format. However, it could also provide the visibility it needs.

The countdown has begun, and Venus Williams and Serena Williams are ready to make a comeback. One of the most charismatic duos in sports history aims for a Last Dance, and what better stage than the Wimbledon courts.
 

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