The Williams Sisters are Absent from Wimbledon Where Their Legacy Remains

There are more African American women playing in Wimbledon than African American men playing in the World Series.

This Wimbledon is the first time since 1996 that neither Venus nor Serena Williams is in the tournament.

But look beyond the green grass and all-white attire to the many black players at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. More than 16 black players are in the main draw at Wimbledon this year. That’s the norm, thanks to Venus and Serena.

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