Serena Williams, 44, gets sensational Wimbledon wildcard as icon targets six-year first

Jun 21, 2026 - 20:30
Serena Williams, 44, gets sensational Wimbledon wildcard as icon targets six-year first

Serena Williams has been confirmed to be making a comeback at Wimbledon this summer after being handed a wildcard.

The seven-time champion at SW19 is going to be playing in the Women’s Singles event for the first time since 2022.

Serena Williams of The United States celebrates during The Ladies Singles Final against Angelique Kerber of Germany on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 9, 2016
Williams has been confirmed to be making an incredible comeback this summer
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The last time she won a match at the Grand Slam was in 2019 during the semi-finals – but she will now be back on the famous grass.

Wimbledon announced the news on Sunday evening, revealing that the tennis icon would be making her return.

The news comes just five days after the American also received a wildcard for the doubles alongside her sister.

Serena and Venus are set to play in that event too.

More to follow…

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