Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon 2026 after wild card entry
Serena Williams is returning to the Wimbledon ladies' singles main draw via a wild card entry. The 44-year-old will face Maya Joint in her first singles match at the tournament since 2022. She is also competing in doubles with Venus Williams.
What changed
The update identifies Maya Joint as Serena Williams' first singles opponent and notes her age as 44.
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Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon 2026 singles return
confidence 100%Serena Williams is returning to the Wimbledon ladies' singles main draw via a wild card entry. The 44-year-old will face Maya Joint in her first singles match at the tournament since 2022. She is also competing in doubles with Venus Williams.
What's confirmed:
- Serena Williams entered the 2026 ladies' singles main draw as a wild card.
- Williams is 44 years old.
- Serena Williams will play Maya Joint in her first Wimbledon singles match since 2022.
- Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting the offer to play singles.
- Serena and Venus Williams are appearing in the doubles competition.
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Serena Williams to Play Singles and Doubles at Wimbledon 2026
confidence 100%Serena Williams will return to professional tennis at Wimbledon 2026. She has accepted wild card entries for both the singles and doubles competitions. In doubles, she will partner with Venus Williams.
What's confirmed:
- Serena Williams will compete in singles at Wimbledon 2026 after receiving a wild card entry.
- Serena Williams will play doubles at Wimbledon as a wild card entry.
- Venus Williams will partner with Serena Williams in the Wimbledon doubles competition.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old.
Still unconfirmed:
- Serena's daughter urged her to play with Venus at Wimbledon.
- Serena and Venus Williams have a combined age of 90.