Danielle Collins disappointed with the Williams sisters’ plan for Wimbledon.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams are returning to Wimbledon, and the news of a wild card being granted to the legendary American duo for the doubles draw at the All England Club is stirring the tennis world. However, it is not the return itself that is causing controversy, but rather the fact that the sisters have no plans to compete together before the London Grand Slam, something that has left Danielle Collins “disappointed” and questioning what is truly behind this unexpected decision.

The Williams sisters, one of the most dominant pairs in the history of women’s tennis, are once again joining forces on the legendary grass courts of Wimbledon. Serena has already returned to competition in Queen’s and Berlin but chose to partner with Victoria Mboko and Karolina Muchova, while Venus will compete in Bad Homburg alongside Alex Eala, also without her sister. There is no indication that they plan to participate in a joint preparation tournament before the official start at the All England Club, a decision that surprised many—especially Danielle Collins, who did not hide her frustration in an interview with Tennis Channel.


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Collins stated: “I’m a little disappointed that we don’t see them in a warm-up tournament beforehand, just to have a little glimpse of what this return will be like, after so many years.” Despite the excitement over the champions’ return, the American tennis player laments that fans and the sport itself will miss that preview of the competitive reunion of the sisters before such a demanding stage as Wimbledon.

The weight of this news is considerable not only because of the status of the protagonists but also due to the implications for the tournament and for tennis worldwide. The Williams sisters hold six doubles titles at Wimbledon and are now seeking a seventh, a feat that could bring them back closer to the top at a time when both have been distanced from major finals. Their return without any preparatory matches is combined with an aura of mystery and great expectation: will the sisters be able to regain their legendary chemistry and overcome opponents who are more seasoned and in peak competitive form? For women’s tennis, this is also a moment of celebration and recognition of the Williams legacy, but the lack of preparation matches could be a risk that is too high.

Nonetheless, Collins believes that the bond between Serena and Venus is unique and transcends the mere routine of training or preparatory matches. “They are sisters, they know each other so well. There is a natural intuition when they play together, they know each other’s movements and have been best friends forever,” explained the player, adding: “I think they will be able to adjust easily, even if they haven’t been playing together recently.” Collins made it clear that, despite her disappointment, she remains confident in the adaptability of the two champions.

Behind the scenes, the announcement of the last wild card for the women’s singles main draw at Wimbledon is still awaited. Many speculate that it could be awarded to Serena Williams, fueling the dream of a return to singles. Danielle Collins commented on this possibility: “It could very well happen. We’ll see. I would be somewhat surprised if Serena accepted that invitation for this tournament; I suspect she wants to continue for a while in doubles. From what she has said in several press conferences, if she wanted to play singles, she would need to train more.” Collins also emphasized that Serena seems focused on gaining rhythm in doubles before a potential return to singles, but keeps the suspense: “She can do anything because she is the GOAT, so we’ll see.”

Serena Williams, recently questioned at Queen’s, did not completely rule out a return to singles but made it clear that, for now, she is focused on doubles. This scenario keeps all possibilities open and increases the media pressure on the sisters’ decisions in the lead-up to Wimbledon.

The tennis world is thus preparing for one of the most anticipated comebacks of the year, marked by uncertainties and heightened emotion. The performance of the Williams sisters at Wimbledon will be analyzed in detail and could influence the entire course of the women’s campaign at the London Grand Slam. If they triumph, they further consolidate their mythical status; if they fail, doubts arise about the competitive future of the two legends. For now, the tennis world awaits with anticipation, and the controversy surrounding the absence of preparation matches only deepens the mystery and increases fans’ anxiety.

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