Serena Williams receives wild card for Wimbledon singles tournament

Serena Williams has officially received a wild card invitation to compete in the women’s singles tournament at Wimbledon, scheduled to start on June 29. This marks her return to the prestigious event after her last appearance in 2022. Williams, who has won Wimbledon seven times, recently partnered in doubles, playing with her sister Venus and a Canadian teen at earlier tournaments. Her last competitive match was in 2022, where she reached the third round. The announcement comes as Wimbledon anticipates the ten-year anniversary of her last victory in 2016 against Angelique Kerber.

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