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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tumaini Carayol

Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after being granted doubles wildcard with Venus

Serena Williams and her sister, Venus, hold their trophies after winning their sixth Wimbledon doubles title together in 2016.
Serena Williams (left) and her sister, Venus, one of the most successful doubles pairings. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Serena and Venus Williams will rekindle their doubles partnership at Wimbledon this month after receiving a wildcard into the doubles draw. The All England Club announced the recipients on Tuesday morning in one of the most highly anticipated wildcard announcements in recent memory, considering Serena’s return this month after four years of retirement.

Serena, a seven-time singles champion at SW19, did not request a singles wildcard and the 44-year-old has remained coy about whether she plans to return for singles. Venus, a five-time singles champion, has also not received a singles wildcard. Venus has competed on the tour since her debut in 1994, only stopping due to health-related issues. She turns 46 on Wednesday.

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