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Williams sisters return to Wimbledon, Swiatek primed for Filipino test

Serena and Venus Williams team up in the women's doubles at Wimbledon on Saturday for the first time since winning their sixth title 10 years ago, while reigning singles champion Iga Swiatek faces Filipina history-maker Alexandra Eala.

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Serena Williams battling to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue

Serena Williams will do everything to ⁠be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a ‌knee injury during her opening singles defeat on Tuesday, ‌the American's agent said.

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Wimbledon LIVE: Djokovic eases past Tsitsipas, Krejcikova dumps out Andreeva

After a fascinating first round at Wimbledon, where we saw Serena Williams bow out on her shock return to the sport and most of Britain's hopes fall at the first hurdle to the disappointment of the home crowd, it is second round time and big names in action everywhere you look.

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Serena Williams falls at first hurdle on Wimbledon comeback as Joint claims three-set win

Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to ⁠competitive action after a four-year absence fizzled out on Tuesday as the American ‌perished in the Wimbledon first round with a 6-3, ‌6-7(6), 6-3 defeat to little-known Australian Maya ‌Joint.

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Maya Joint heading into lion's den to spoil Serena Williams' Wimbledon return

If Serena Williams had the choice to pick a first-round opponent at Wimbledon, Maya Joint would have been high on her list. On an 11-match losing streak on the WTA Tour and without a win since January, Joint has been handed the astonishing task of facing a 44-year-old sporting great who is taking part in her first singles match for four years.

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Serena set for Wimbledon return as Zverev and Swiatek open campaigns

Serena Williams will make her return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when she steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence.

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Serena Williams blasts drug test rules, nervous ahead of Wimbledon return

Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, claiming the "unprofessional" system stopped her from coming out of retirement sooner.

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Why South Africa's Ronwen Williams could be the difference against Canada

Voted best goalkeeper at the last AFCON and nominated for the Ballon d'Or best goalkeeper award, Ronwen Williams is the linchpin of the South African system at this World Cup. As South Africa prepares for a historic round of 16 clash against Canada, the Canadian forwards will need to be clinical or risk facing the world’s leading penalty shootout specialist.

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Wimbledon 2026 women's draw analysis: Serena and struggling top seeds headline open mix

The start of Wimbledon is just a single day away, with the English capital headlining one of the most magical tournaments on the sporting calendar. Today, the focus turns to a wide-open women's draw, while the great Serena Williams makes a truly remarkable return to tennis.

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Injury-hit Spain facing winger crisis ahead of World Cup knockout stages

Spain may have left Guadalajara with a 1-0 win over ⁠Uruguay and top spot in World Cup Group H, but their night was marred by injuries ‌to Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino that could leave the European ‌champions scrambling for answers on the wings.

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Venus Williams cannot wait for 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena

Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.

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Why South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job in a penalty shoot-out

If the first knockout clash at the World Cup on Sunday is ⁠forced to post-match penalties, then South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job.

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Novak Djokovic taking inspiration from Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon.

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Williams to face unseeded Joint in Wimbledon comeback, Fritz drawn against Draper

Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years.

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Serena Williams' box-office return takes centre stage at Wimbledon

For a few days, the recipient of the final Wimbledon women's singles wildcard was unknown, but in reality, it was always destined for American great Serena Williams.

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Venus Williams suffers nail-biting loss in Bad Homburg, Naomi Osaka eases through

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams was knocked out in the first round of the Bad Homburg WTA grass court event on Monday, but Japan's Naomi Osaka breezed through.

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OPINION: The fall of an icon - Serena Williams has no place at Wimbledon

Wimbledon has officially granted a singles wildcard to Serena Williams, who recently made her return to competition. But for what purpose?

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Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon after being given wildcard

Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon after being given the Grand Slam's final wildcard for the women's draw.

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South Africa getting that 'feel good' factor back as they plot win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the belief is back in the side following their draw with Czech Republic this week and they are confident they can get the win they need against South Korea to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup.

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Serena Williams regrets not asking Gauff to be her doubles partner after early Berlin exit

After Coco Gauff denied having turned down an invitation from Serena Williams to play together in the tennis legend's much-anticipated return to the WTA tour, Serena explained this Tuesday (16) that she didn't know her compatriot was available.

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Serena Williams dumped out of Berlin doubles ahead of Wimbledon return with Venus

Serena Williams suffered a straight-sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of her return to Wimbledon to play alongside her sister Venus.

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Serena and Venus to team up in Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard

Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.

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Serena Williams to partner up with Karolina Muchova for Berlin doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament.

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New Zealand legend Kane Williamson retires from international cricket mid-series

New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman, Kane Williamson, announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday.