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Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon ... US player Serena Williams trains at the practice courts at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images Serena Williams keeps on commenting half-jokingly about how “it’s summer” and “the kids aren’t in school” as the reasoning for her tennis comeback at age 44. Turns out family really might be the biggest factor behind Williams’ decision to return to the pro game nearly after four years away. Her two daughters, eight-year-old Olympia and Adira, who almost is 3, have been with her every step of the way as she played two doubles warmup matches before accepting wild card invitations to both the singles and doubles (with older sister Venus) competitions at Wimbledon. “Just finished a mean game of duck duck goose,” Williams said on X shortly after her singles wild card was announced. A big hint about Williams’ return came when she posted a video of a training session with Adira on court helping with a resistance ba…

Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon ... Serena Williams of the United States wipes sweat during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Serena Williams of the United States arrives at a training session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Serena Williams of the United States attends a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Serena Williams of the United States smiles after a training session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Serena Williams of the United States attends a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Serena Williamskeeps on commenting half-jokingly about how “it’s summer” and “the kids aren’t in school” as the reasoning for hertennis comebackat age 44. Turns out…

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return LONDON - Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June.

Serena Williams reveals daughter inspired Wimbledon return - TAG24 2026-06-17 09:52:00 Serena Williams reveals daughter inspired Wimbledon return: "Mom, play with Venus" Berlin, Germany - Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June. Serena Williams reacts as she plays with Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during a women's doubles round of 16 match at the WTA500 Berlin Tennis Open tournament on June 16, 2026. © TOBIAS SCHWARZ / AFP Speaking in Berlin after she was defeated alongside doubles partner Karolina Muchova in the first round, Williams confirmed she would accept a wildcard to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022, alongside long-time doubles partner Venus . The 44-year-old, who has won 14 doubles Grand Slams alongside Venus including six on the Wimbledon grass, said a conversation with eight-year-old daughter Olympia sparked her decision. "My daughter Olympia told me I should play with Venus. She's always right, so I was like 'damn.'" Harry Styles Harry Styles collapses and chokes in onstage medical scare during Together, Together tour "'Mom, maybe you s…

Mum, play with Venus: Serena Williams says daughter inspired Wimbledon ... Mum, play with Venus: Serena Williams says daughter inspired Wimbledon return Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Serena Williams of the U.S. during the warm up before her round of 16 doubles match with Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova against New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and Mexico's Giuliana Olmos. REUTERS Published Jun 17, 2026, 10:31 AM Updated Jun 17, 2026, 10:03 PM Set as preferred source Listen LONDON – Serena Williams said on June 16 that a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June. Speaking after she and Karolina Muchova were defeated in the first round of the women’s doubles in Berlin, the American great confirmed she would accept a wild card to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022. The 44-year-old, who has won 14 doubles Grand Slams alongside Venus, including six on the grass at the All England Club, said a conversation with eight-year-old daughter Olympia sparked her decision. “My daughter Olympia told me I should play with Venus. She’s always right,” she said. “‘Mum, maybe you should…

Why Serena and Venus Williams are reuniting to play Wimbledon doubles ... Daniel Chavkin Robert Deutsch/Imagn Images The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will feature an unexpected storyline, as Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up to play together at the doubles tournament. The sisters haven't played together at a major since winning the Wimbledon doubles title in 2016, and Serena even stepped away from tennis in 2022. However, Serena returned to action in June of this year, and now she will team up with her sister for her first appearance at a Grand Slam tournament since the 2022 U.S. Open. Back together, at Wimbledon 💚💜Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the Ladies’ Doubles at The Championships 2026pic.twitter.com/xrOV0yeBCJ Serena initially retired from professional tennis in 2022, but that didn't last, as she played in her first professional doubles tournament since her retirement at the Queen's Club. While she hasn't played singles yet, this tournament with Venus will be her highest-profile tournament since returning. Here's why Serena and Venus are playing together at Wimbledon. MORE:Why Serena Williams is coming out of retirement at age 44 Serena and Venus Wi…

ultrasurfing.com/top-stories/mom-play-with-venus-serena-says-daughter ... Jun 16 2026 Serena Williams was defeated in Berlin as she continued her comeback after almost four years out of the game. London (AFP) - Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June. Speaking in Berlin after she was defeated alongside doubles partner Karolina Muchova in the first round, Williams confirmed she would accept a wildcard to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022, alongside long-time doubles partner Venus. The 44-year-old, who has won 14 doubles Grand Slams alongside Venus including six on the Wimbledon grass, said a conversation with eight-year-old daughter Olympia sparked her decision. “My daughter Olympia told me I should play with Venus. She’s always right, so I was like ‘damn’. ”‘Mom, maybe you should play with Venus’. But she’s very serious, she knows. She’s very smart – she’s very wise, I think is another word. “So I said ‘You know, let’s see if we can do it’.” Williams previously said a desire to play in front of her young daughters was a motivating factor in her s…

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return ... Serena Williams was defeated in Berlin as she continued her comeback after almost four years out of the game.. ©AFP London (AFP) – Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June. Speaking in Berlin after she was defeated alongside doubles partner Karolina Muchova in the first round, Williams confirmed she would accept a wildcard to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022, alongside long-time doubles partner Venus. The 44-year-old, who has won 14 doubles Grand Slams alongside Venus including six on the Wimbledon grass, said a conversation with eight-year-old daughter Olympia sparked her decision. “My daughter Olympia told me I should play with Venus. She’s always right, so I was like ‘damn’. ‘Mom, maybe you should play with Venus.’ But she’s very serious; she knows. She’s very smart — she’s very wise, I think is another word. So I said ‘You know, let’s see if we can do it’.” Williams previously said a desire to play in front of her young daughters was a motivating factor in her shock return.…

Serena Williams' daughter inspired Wimbledon reunion with Venus TENNIS Serena Williams Add Topic Serena Williams' daughter inspired Wimbledon reunion with Venus Cydney Henderson USA TODAY June 16, 2026, 4:52 p.m. ET Hear this story Serena Williams' daughter is playing doubles matchmaker. Hours after it was announced Williams and her sister Venus Williams will reunite at Wimbledon for the women's doubles competition, Williams revealed that her 8-year-old daughter Olympia came up with the idea. "My daughter, Olympia, told me I should play with Venus," Williams said on Tuesday at the Berlin Open, where she suffered a first-round doubles loss with partner Karolína Muchová. "She's always right... she's very smart. She's very wise, I think is a better word. So I said, 'OK, Olympia, we'll see if we can do it.'" Olympia got her wish. The Williams sisters received a wild card entry into Wimbledon and will share the court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for the first time since 2016. Together, the duo have won six doubles champions at Wimbledon, 14 major doubles titles overall and three Olympic gold medals in doubles. The Williams sisters have been equally successful on th…

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired… - inkl LONDON - Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June. Speaking in Berlin after she was defeated alongside doubles partner Karolina Muchova in the first round, Williams confirmed she would accept a wildcard to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022, alongside long-time doubles partner Venus. The 44-year-old, who has won 14 doubles Grand Slams alongside Venus including six on the Wimbledon grass, said a conversation with eight-year-old daughter Olympia sparked her decision. "My daughter Olympia told me I should play with Venus. She's always right, so I was like 'damn'. "'Mom, maybe you should play with Venus'. But she's very serious, she knows. She's very smart -- she's very wise, I think is another word. "So I said 'You know, let's see if we can do it'." Williams previously said a desire to play in front of her young daughters was a motivating factor in her shock return. Williams however shot down speculation she may take the last remaining singles wildcard slot. "You think I'm ready for singles…

Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon ... Serena Williams keeps on commenting half-jokingly about how “it’s summer” and “the kids aren’t in school” as the reasoning for her tennis comeback at age 44 Serena Williamskeeps on commenting half-jokingly about how “it’s summer” and “the kids aren’t in school” as the reasoning for hertennis comebackat age 44. Turns out family might really be the biggest factor behindWilliams’ decision to return to the pro gameafter nearly four years away. Her two daughters, eight-year-old Olympia and Adira, who is almost three, have been with her every step of the way as she played two doubles warmup matches before accepting wild card invitations to both the singles and doubles (with older sister Venus) competitions atWimbledon, which starts Monday. “Just finished a mean game of duck duck goose,”Williams said on Xshortly after her singles wild card was announced last weekend. A big hint about Williams’ return came when she posted a video of a training session last month with Adira on court helping with a resistance band. “Rumor has it…I got a new trainer,”Williams said in her Instagram caption. Christopher Eubanks, a r…