Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon offer to return to singles play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Serena Williams announced on June 28, 2026, that she had to persuade herself to accept an offer from Wimbledon to compete in singles. The decision comes as Williams weighs her career options after having previously stepped back from singles competition. Her participation at the prestigious tournament marks a significant return to the event where she has achieved great success in the past. Further details on her preparation and rivals ahead of the tournament are anticipated.
- •Serena Williams made the announcement on June 28, 2026.
- •She needed to convince herself to accept Wimbledon's offer.
- •Her return follows a break from singles competition.
- •Wimbledon will be a significant event for her career.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Admits She Had to Talk Herself Into Her Wimbledon Comeback: 'What's Wrong with Me?'
- 4:48 PMESPN — Serena had to talk self into return to singles pla...
"The 26-time Grand Slam singles champ will return to the All England Club for the first time in four years
"Serena Williams said Sunday she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 3:20 PMSerena Williams Admits She Had to Talk Herself Into Her Wimbledon Comeback: 'What's Wrong with Me?'
The 26-time Grand Slam singles champ will return to the All England Club for the first time in four years
- ESPNJun 28, 2026, 4:48 PMSerena had to talk self into return to singles pla...
Serena Williams said Sunday she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.
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