Serena Williams enters Wimbledon ladies' singles as wild card
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Serena Williams will compete in the Wimbledon ladies' singles tournament as a wild card, the Grand Slam event announced on June 21, 2026. This move marks her return to the prestigious grass-court competition. Williams' participation has generated significant attention, given her status as one of the sport's all-time greats. The tournament is set to begin shortly, and her involvement is expected to draw a strong following.
- •Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon as a wild card.
- •The announcement was made on June 21, 2026.
- •Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
- •Her participation raises expectations for fan engagement.
- •The tournament will commence soon.
- 8:04 PMESPN — Serena to play in Wimbledon singles as wild card
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams handed wild card for women’s singles at Wimbledon
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
"Serena Williams has been handed a wild card to play in the women’s singles at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old had already been given a wild card into the doubles alongside sister Venus after ending a four-year spell away from tennis by beginning her comeback at Queen’s Club.
"The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis. “This is not a drill,” Wimbledon said on its social media accounts.
"Serena Williams will compete in the Wimbledon ladies' singles as a wild card, the Grand Slam tournament announced Sunday.
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External links- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 8:04 PMSerena to play in Wimbledon singles as wild card
Serena Williams will compete in the Wimbledon ladies' singles as a wild card, the Grand Slam tournament announced Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:41 PMSerena Williams handed wild card for women’s singles at Wimbledon
Serena Williams has been handed a wild card to play in the women’s singles at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old had already been given a wild card into the doubles alongside sister Venus after ending a four-year spell away from tennis by beginning her comeback at Queen’s Club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:37 PMSerena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis. “This is not a drill,” Wimbledon said on its social media accounts.
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