Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles at age 44

Serena Williams is set to make her singles comeback at Wimbledon, facing Maya Joint. At 44, the 23-time Grand Slam champion aims to return to competitive play after only participating in two doubles matches recently. Following her reentry into the anti-doping pool last year, Williams' decision reflects her desire to return to professional tennis. She previously expressed a shift away from the sport in 2022 but showed promise in her doubles match at Queen's Club before facing a setback due to a short tournament stay in Berlin.