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Serena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback after being handed wildcard

Serena Williams is competing in the 2026 Wimbledon Championships after receiving a singles wildcard. The 44-year-old is playing her first Grand Slam singles match since 2022. She is also paired with Venus Williams for doubles competition.

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New reports confirm her first match since 2022 takes place Tuesday and that her former coach expressed surprise at her wildcard.

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  1. Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles competition

    Serena Williams is competing in the 2026 Wimbledon Championships after receiving a singles wildcard. The 44-year-old is playing her first Grand Slam singles match since 2022. She is also paired with Venus Williams for doubles competition.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams is returning to Wimbledon singles competition at age 44.
    • Williams has not played a Grand Slam singles match since 2022.
    • Serena Williams is competing in doubles with Venus Williams.
    • Williams is a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion and a 23-time Grand Slam winner.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Patrick Mouratoglou was surprised that Williams received a singles wildcard.
    • Critics have branded Wimbledon a disgrace following the decision to grant Williams a wildcard.
    confidence 95%

  2. Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon comeback match

    Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam singles competition at Wimbledon after receiving a wildcard. The 44-year-old will face Australia's Maya Joint in the first round. Williams is also competing in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams will compete in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
    • Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and a seven-time Wimbledon champion.
    • The 44-year-old played her last singles match at the 2022 U.S. Open.
    • Williams will play Maya Joint of Australia in the opening round.
    • Williams received a doubles wildcard to play alongside Venus Williams.
    confidence 100%

  3. Serena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback via wildcard

    Serena Williams will return to women's singles competition at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard berth. The 44-year-old seven-time champion is also competing in doubles. This marks her first return to tournament play since 2022.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams accepted a wildcard to play in the women's singles at Wimbledon.
    • Williams is 44 years old.
    • The athlete is a seven-time champion.
    • Williams will compete in both singles and doubles.
    • This is Williams' first return to tournament play since 2022.
    confidence 100%