• Serena and Venus Williams receive wild-card entry for Wimbledon doubles.
• The sisters seek a record seventh win after a four-year absence from doubles.
• Serena recently returned to competition at the Queen's Club Championships.
• Venus turns 46, and their combined age could set a record for oldest winning duo.

Serena and Venus Williams are set to compete together again in the Wimbledon doubles event after the All England Club announced a wild-card invitation. This marks a return for both sisters, with 44-year-old Serena last participating in a Grand Slam in 2022, while Venus has remained active in the sport, turning 46 on Wednesday. They have historically been a formidable duo, with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, including six at Wimbledon, according to Reuters, CBS News, and LA Times.

If they were to win, they would also make history as the oldest Grand Slam-winning doubles team, with their combined age reaching nearly 90 years. The current record, held by Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová since 2023, sits at 74 years and 303 days. This adds another layer to the anticipation surrounding the tournament, especially given their successful past record at Wimbledon, according to Reuters and LA Times.

Prior to Wimbledon, Serena participated in the Berlin Open, playing alongside Karolína Muchová, and returned to competition this month at the Queen's Club. Unfortunately, her previous partnership with Canadian Victoria Mboko ended after one match due to an injury. Venus, meanwhile, aims to advance her doubles performance at Wimbledon after earlier single-round eliminations in various tournaments, reflecting her sustained need for competitive play, as noted by CBS News and LA Times.

Despite the emphasis on doubles, it remains uncertain whether either sister will participate in singles, as one women’s singles wild card is yet to be allocated. This opaqueness adds to the intrigue of their return, with fans eagerly anticipating how the sisters will perform together again at Wimbledon, according to Reuters, CBS News, and LA Times.