Serena and Venus Williams to play at Wimbledon as wildcards granted

Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set to reunite on one of tennis' biggest stages after being handed a Wimbledon wildcard for the women's doubles competition.The iconic sisters will return to the All England Club together later this month, adding another remarkable chapter to their legendary careers.Tournament organisers confirmed the American pair have been awarded entry into the doubles draw, ensuring fans will once again see one of the most successful partnerships in tennis history competing at SW19.The announcement comes just days after Serena made her long-awaited return to professional tennis. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The 44-year-old shocked the sporting world by stepping back onto court at Queen's Club last week, four years after many believed she had played the final match of her career at the 2022 US Open.Now the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will continue her comeback at Wimbledon alongside older sister Venus.Neither Williams sister was included among the initial singles wildcard recipients, although one women's place remains available and has yet to be confirmed.Serena is currently competing in Berlin alongside Karolina Muchova as she continues to build match sharpness ahead of Wimbledon.Venus, meanwhile, will arrive in London hoping to rediscover her best form after a difficult campaign.The five-time Wimbledon singles champion has endured a frustrating season and is still searching for her first singles victory of the year.However, there have been encouraging signs in doubles competition.The 45-year-old secured a doubles win alongside British star Katie Boulter at the Madrid Open earlier this season and will now renew her famous partnership with Serena at the Grand Slam where both sisters enjoyed some of their greatest triumphs.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Emma Hayes makes immigration comment after Cape Verde stun Spain at World CupEmma Raducanu spotted kissing PR executive hours after Queen's Club final heartbreakHarry Maguire makes England retirement announcement after painful World Cup snubAway from the Williams sisters, Wimbledon organisers also confirmed their singles wildcard selections.Former British No 1 Dan Evans was not awarded a place in the men's singles draw despite preparing for what is expected to be the final tournament of his professional career.Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka did receive a wildcard, while former Wimbledon semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov was also handed entry.French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska was rewarded for her impressive Roland Garros campaign with a place in the women's singles draw.Several British players also benefited from wildcard selections.Harriet Dart, Hannah Klugman, Katie Swan and Mimi Xu are among those set to feature in the women's competition, while Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery and Jack Pinnington Jones have all been granted places in the men's draw.British hopes will also be carried by players already guaranteed direct entry, including Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie.Wimbledon chiefs said wildcard decisions are traditionally based on previous performances at the tournament or opportunities to increase British interest.However, there is little doubt the biggest talking point from this year's announcement is the return of Serena and Venus.Between them, the sisters have won 12 Wimbledon singles titles and six Wimbledon doubles crowns.How they fare in London this summer remains to be seen. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter