Serena Williams confirms singles return at Wimbledon after receiving wildcard
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Serena Williams will make her singles comeback at Wimbledon after being awarded the final wildcard for the tournament. This marks her first Grand Slam singles appearance since the 2022 US Open. Having previously stated she would participate in doubles alongside her sister Venus, Williams expressed surprise at the opportunity for singles. At 44, she will look to add to her seven Wimbledon titles, although she hasn't won a singles match at the event since 2019. The tournament begins on June 29, and the draw will determine her first-round opponent.
- •Williams last played singles in 2022 at the US Open.
- •She has previously won seven Wimbledon singles titles.
- •Williams will also compete in doubles with Venus.
- •The tournament starts on June 29, 2026.
- •The draw for the first round occurs on June 24.
- 7:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — Serena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback after being handed wildcard
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams receives final Wimbledon wildcard to confirm stunning singles return
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams to return to Wimbledon after earning women's singles wild card
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
"Seven-time champion, now 44, continues on-court return She will also compete in doubles with sister Venus American tennis great Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles action at this year’s Wimbledon after being handed the final wildcard by the All England Club on Sunday. The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, who has 23 grand slam titles in all, was already assured of a return to the championships for the first time in four years after accepting a doubles wildcard with sister Venus. Continue reading...
"Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.
"23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams will start her singles comeback at Wimbledon, which she won seven times
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 21, 2026, 7:11 PMSerena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback after being handed wildcard
Seven-time champion, now 44, continues on-court return She will also compete in doubles with sister Venus American tennis great Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles action at this year’s Wimbledon after being handed the final wildcard by the All England Club on Sunday. The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, who has 23 grand slam titles in all, was already assured of a return to the championships for the first time in four years after accepting a doubles wildcard with sister Venus. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:06 PMSerena Williams receives final Wimbledon wildcard to confirm stunning singles return
23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams will start her singles comeback at Wimbledon, which she won seven times
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:05 PMSerena Williams to return to Wimbledon after earning women's singles wild card
4 years after retiring from tennis, Williams' comeback is in full swing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:55 PMSerena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.
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