Serena Williams prepares for Wimbledon return with family support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Serena Williams, at age 44, is set to compete in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon after nearly four years away from the pro tennis circuit. Her return comes as she trains with her daughters, Olympia and Adira, who have influenced her decision to reenter the sport. Williams' training included resistance exercises with her youngest daughter, and former pro Christopher Eubanks notes that watching her disciplined routine may inspire her children. Williams last played singles at the 2022 U.S. Open, and Eubanks observed that her serve looks strong despite concerns about her fitness on grass courts. Wimbledon begins on Monday.
- •Williams accepted wild cards for both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
- •She trains frequently with her daughters, emphasizing family support.
- •Eubanks praised Williams' serve and overall performance during warm-up matches.
- •Williams last competed in singles at the 2022 U.S. Open.
- •Wimbledon starts on Monday, marking Williams' first singles appearance since her hiatus.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams' daughters see how hard she's working for Wimbledon return
"Turns out family might really be the biggest factor behind Williams’ decision to return to the pro game after nearly four years away. “Just finished a mean game of duck duck goose,” Williams said on X shortly after her singles wild card was announced last weekend. A big hint about Williams’ return came when she posted a video of a training session last month with Adira on court helping with a resistance band.
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