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Wimbledon wildcard for Williams sisters is just reward for their contribution to tennis
The return of the Serena and Venus partnership is not about trophies – it is a chance for the sport to celebrate two legends
TL;DR
- Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard for the Wimbledon women's doubles draw.
- While not expected to challenge for singles titles, their return is seen as a celebration of their legacy and influence.
- The sisters have a remarkable doubles record, including 14 grand slam titles and three Olympic gold medals together.
- They also had a significant singles rivalry, facing each other 31 times, with Serena holding a 19-12 advantage.
- Venus, aged 45, has struggled for singles results this season, while Serena, aged 44, is returning after a four-year hiatus.
- Their doubles comeback is unlikely to replicate their past dominance but is significant for fans to witness their partnership again.