Stroud tennis star to play at Wimbledon
The former Stroud High School pupil - and playing partner Eden Silva - was given a wildcard for the women's doubles, it has been announced today.
The draw for the ladies doubles starts on June 27.
Barnett has impressed the home crowd in recent years, famously beating Venus Williams and Jamie Murray in 2023 with her mixed doubles partner Jonny O'Mara.
Last year, Barnett and fellow Brit Marcus Willis got to the round of 16 in the mixed doubles after beating a former Wimbledon champion, Ivan Dodig.
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