Mirza, a Muslim, and Peer are close friends on the tour and played together at the 2005 Japan Open where they reached the semifinals.

However, under pressure from militants furious over a Muslim and Jew playing together, the partnership broke up.

"We both didn't have partners and so close to the tournament I think we were very lucky to find each other because it's very hard to get good partners," said the 20-year-old Mirza.

"I think we complement each other. She plays on the backhand side, I play the forehand side.

"We've known each other forever and we've grown up together so I think we have a great chance. It's a great opportunity for us to play at a big event."

Peer said she was delighted to be back playing with Mirza.

"I always enjoyed playing with Sania," said Peer.

"But she asked if we could stop playing together last year because of pressures.

"I was pleasantly surprised when she suggested playing together at the French Open last month, but I had already promised to partner Dinara Safina. I'm really pleased to be with her again."

Mirza is no stranger to controversy.

A fatwah was once issued against her by extremists angry over the short skirts she wears on court.

Mirza and Peer have been seeded 16 at Wimbledon and will take on Lisa Osterloh and Sofia Andersson in the first round.