Djokovic praises Williams' comeback ahead of Wimbledon matches
ESPN • 1 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.
- 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
"“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.
"Novak Djokovic told Serena Williams that her sensational comeback to tennis is "truly inspirational" as both prepare for Wimbledon.
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External links- 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.
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