Thursday, June 24 | Volume 40 No.15
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
The Williams Sisters to Return to Wimbledon!
THE STAGE. ONCE AGAIN. TOGETHER. BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.
Serena Williams and Venus Wil- liams have officially received a wild card entry into the 2026 Wimbledon Ladies' Doubles Tournament, marking their first time playing together at the All- England Club in a decade.
The historic announcement from Wimbledon organizers solidi- fies Serena's professional tennis comeback after a four-year retire- ment. Serena, 44, noted that her oldest daughter, Olympia, and Venus's recent play inspired her return. Venus, who turns 46 this June, continues her record 33rd consecutive WTA season.
Wimbledon's main tournament begins Monday, June 29, 2026, and the ladies' doubles draw kicks off on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. At a combined 90 years old, they would become the oldest duo to ever win a Grand Slam doubles title if they place first.
Neither sister is currently slated for the singles draw, though one final women's singles wildcard spot remains unallocated.
Rallying Around Sisters
But there is hope-and people are taking action. That's where FIMR, the Fetal Infant Mortality Review, comes in.
FIMR is a local group of doctors, nurses, community leaders, and neighbors. They work together to learn why some babies die and how to stop it from happening. They look at real cases (mom's and baby's information is kept private) and share ideas to help make care better for families.
In San Bernardino County, Black babies are almost three times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies. From 2018 to 2023, the number of babies born too early went up by more than 10%. Black mothers also have a higher chance of feeling sad or depressed during pregnancy, which can affect both mom and baby.
Together, we can build healthy beginnings for Black families.
For more information, visit dph.sbcounty.gov/mcah or email [email protected].