Serena Williams granted wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Wimbledon announced that Serena Williams will play in the singles draw after receiving a wild card. This decision comes nearly three weeks after Williams announced her return to professional tennis following a four-year hiatus. At age 44, she is also scheduled to compete in the doubles with her sister Venus. Williams last played singles in the 2022 U.S. Open, and the upcoming tournament will be her first singles competition since then. She will learn her first-round opponent when the draw is revealed on Friday.
- •Serena Williams receives a wild card for the Wimbledon singles draw.
- •She is also set to play doubles with Venus Williams.
- •The tournament begins eight days after the announcement.
- •Williams last competed in singles at the 2022 U.S. Open.
- •The singles draw will be revealed on Friday.
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