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Maja Chwalinska and Serena Williams face uncertainty ahead of Wimbledon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Maja Chwalinska and Serena Williams face uncertainty ahead of Wimbledon

Summary

French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska may need to qualify for Wimbledon despite her rise to 21st in the WTA rankings. The All England Club's wildcard system requires players to meet criteria established before the French Open, leaving Chwalinska's entry uncertain. Serena Williams, who has returned to tennis after a hiatus, is also awaiting confirmation on her participation, with speculation regarding her potential wildcard status. Both players' fates will be clarified when the All England Club announces the wildcard selections next week.

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Status Watch

•Chwalinska is currently ranked 21st after her French Open run.
•Wimbledon wildcard decisions will be communicated next week.
•Williams has only played doubles and is in contention for a wildcard.
•Chwalinska doubts her chances for a wildcard based on past performances.

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9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Will Serena Williams or French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska play at Wimbledon? Wildcard system explained

What they're saying

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French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska may be unable to play Wimbledon despite her astonishing rise up the rankings thanks to a quirk in the tournament’s wildcard system
— Yahoo Sports

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