Williams sisters will play Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard

Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon. This marks a return to the Grand Slam stage for the sisters, while other players receive wildcards for the singles draws.
Why it matters
The participation of the Williams sisters is a major cultural and sporting event for the Wimbledon tournament.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Venus and Serena Williams have won the Wimbledon women s doubles title six times
The article is a straightforward sports news report detailing tournament entry decisions.
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