London (AFP) – 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.
Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 20:06
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Injury-plagued duo Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini go head-to-head in the men's last 16 on Centre Court.AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on the sixth day of the tournament (x denotes seeding):Camila Osorio (COL)/Solana Sierra (ARG) v Serena Williams (USA)/Venus Williams (USA)First meeting-- Serena Williams' return to singles tennis after a four-year absence ended in a first-round defeat by Maya Joint.The 44-year-old has been passed fit enough to play in the doubles alongside Venus despite suffering a knee injury in that match on Centre Court on Tuesday.Tournament organisers delayed the Williams sisters' first-round tie until Saturday to give Serena "as much time" as possible to recover, which will please opponent Sierra."It's honestly crazy," said the Argentinian, who will partner Colombia's Osorio."I never thought I'd get the chance to play against them, and now I have the opportunity to face both of them.."I'm looking forward to it so much, and I think it's going to be a great experience."Serena and Venus last played the women's doubles at the All England Club in 2016, when they won their 14th and most recent Grand Slam title as a duo.Alexandra Eala (PHI x29) v Iga Swiatek (POL x3)Head-to-head 1-1
