Venus Williams Returns to Wimbledon with Sister Serena for Doubles

Venus Williams, 43, is making a Wimbledon return in 2026 alongside her sister Serena, with the pair receiving a wild card entry for women's doubles. Their first match is scheduled for July 2 against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra. Venus cites the 2007 tournament as her favorite Wimbledon memory, when she became the first female player to receive equal prize money to men after winning the singles title. She also recalls meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II at the event. Off the court, Venus married Andrea Preti in Palm Beach at the end of 2025, wearing a Georges Hobeika gown, after meeting him at a Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week. She holds a fashion design degree from 2007, runs her EleVen clothing label, and co-hosted the 2026 Met Gala. Venus trains harder than ever, avoiding running to protect her knees, and prioritizes confidence in her on-court attire, citing Dior, Givenchy, and Loewe as off-court favorites. She and Serena aim for a seventh Wimbledon doubles title.