Serena Williams receives wildcard for Wimbledon singles after long absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Wimbledon has awarded a wildcard entry to Serena Williams for the singles tournament. At 44, Williams returns to competition after nearly four years away from the sport. Although she is in good condition, expectations should be tempered due to her time off and a more competitive. Williams plans to compete in both singles and doubles events at Wimbledon, creating intrigue among tennis fans following her hiatus.
- •Serena Williams last played competitive tennis nearly four years ago.
- •She is set to play in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
- •Expectations for her performance should be moderated given her absence.
- •Williams' addition adds a compelling storyline to the tournament.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — What to (realistically) expect from Serena in Wimbledon singles
"After a lot of speculation, Wimbledon gave the last singles wildcard to Serena Williams. While this is an outstanding development for women’s tennis, it may be necessary to temper expectations about what she will do in singles. MORE: Is it…
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