Venus Williams requests last minute Wimbledon wildcard to team up with Jamie Murray

Venus Williams is set to compete in her 24th Wimbledon Championships after requesting a wildcard entry to the mixed doubles draw to play with Jamie Murray. Serena Williams was expected to be the only sister to compete at Wimbledon this year.

Just earlier this month, Venus announced on social media that she wouldn't be playing at the All England Club. "No I'm not playing but I'll be watching, I'll be watching Serena," Williams said on Instagram.

But it appears as though she's had a change of heart while practicing at Aorangi Park. Venus has now asked for a wildcard to enter the main draw of the mixed doubles and form a super team with Jamie Murray.

While it reportedly hasn't officially been granted, The Times claim it 'almost certainly' will be.

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