Djokovic praises Williams' comeback ahead of Wimbledon matches
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Novak Djokovic commended Serena Williams on her return to tennis, calling it 'truly inspirational.' Williams is set to play her first singles match at Wimbledon in four years on Tuesday against No. 53 Maya Joint. She has also entered the women's doubles alongside her sister Venus. Djokovic noted that Williams has been training intensively, indicating her commitment to a successful comeback. The excitement around Williams’ return is palpable, with fellow players acknowledging its positive impact on tennis.
- •Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon after a four-year absence.
- •Williams will play No. 53 Maya Joint in the first round.
- •Novak Djokovic stated her comeback is inspiring to many.
- •Williams and Venus are also competing in women's doubles.
- •Djokovic believes Williams' effort is commendable and historic.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Calls Serena Williams’ Comeback ‘Truly Inspirational’
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic on Serena Williams' comeback: 'What she's doing is truly inspirational'
- 4:07 PMESPN — Djokovic calls Serena's return 'truly inspirationa...
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Djokovic tells Serena Williams she's 'inspirational' ahead of her Wimbledon return
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Djokovic inspired by ‘remarkable’ Serena Williams ahead of comeback
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic stunned by change in Serena Williams ahead of Wimbledon comeback: ‘It’s epic’
"“That’s what I told her,” Djokovic said Saturday at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Williams is the buzz of SW19 — the famous post code of Wimbledon — as she prepares to play her first singles match at the event in four years Tuesday when she faces No. 53 Maya Joint in the first round. Williams had been away from the sport since her farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open but she accepted a wild-card entry to play women's doubles with her sister Venus, who is 46.
"Novak Djokovic has told Serena Williams her sensational comeback is “truly inspirational” as he sets his sights on further Wimbledon glory. Seven-time singles champion Williams will play at the All England Club for the first time in four years after being handed a wild card into the main draw.
"Djokovic, 39, told the 44-year-old Williams that her comeback is "truly inspirational" ahead of her first competitive singles match in nearly four yea
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:35 AMNovak Djokovic Calls Serena Williams’ Comeback ‘Truly Inspirational’
Djokovic, 39, told the 44-year-old Williams that her comeback is "truly inspirational" ahead of her first competitive singles match in nearly four yea
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:26 PMNovak Djokovic on Serena Williams' comeback: 'What she's doing is truly inspirational'
The 44-year-old Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 4:07 PMDjokovic calls Serena's return 'truly inspirationa...
Novak Djokovic told Serena Williams that her sensational comeback to tennis is "truly inspirational" as both prepare for Wimbledon.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:58 PMDjokovic tells Serena Williams she's 'inspirational' ahead of her Wimbledon return
“That’s what I told her,” Djokovic said Saturday at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Williams is the buzz of SW19 — the famous post code of Wimbledon — as she prepares to play her first singles match at the event in four years Tuesday when she faces No. 53 Maya Joint in the first round. Williams had been away from the sport since her farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open but she accepted a wild-card entry to play women's doubles with her sister Venus, who is 46.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:57 PMDjokovic inspired by ‘remarkable’ Serena Williams ahead of comeback
Novak Djokovic has told Serena Williams her sensational comeback is “truly inspirational” as he sets his sights on further Wimbledon glory. Seven-time singles champion Williams will play at the All England Club for the first time in four years after being handed a wild card into the main draw.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:37 PMNovak Djokovic stunned by change in Serena Williams ahead of Wimbledon comeback: ‘It’s epic’
Djokovic said it is ‘inspirational’ to see Williams, 44, putting so much effort into her comeback
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