Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles draw with wildcard

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles draw with wildcard
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Serena Williams has received a singles wildcard for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, exciting the tennis community as she makes her comeback after her retirement at the 2022 US Open. Williams will compete alongside her sister Venus, who also accepted a doubles wildcard, reviving their celebrated partnership. The announcement has generated significant buzz, with reactions from tennis personalities like Boris Becker and Eugenie Bouchard expressing enthusiasm. Training on the Wimbledon grounds, Williams is joined by her husband, Alexis Ohanian, as anticipation builds for her return to competitive singles play.

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  • Serena Williams accepts wildcard for Wimbledon singles in 2026
  • Reunites with sister Venus for doubles competition
  • Last played singles before retiring in 2022
  • Tennis community reacts positively to her comeback
  • Training at Wimbledon ahead of the tournament
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Venus and Serena Williams recently took the tennis world by storm by accepting a doubles wildcard for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, reviving their iconic partnership that includes 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals. However, the excitement has reached an entirely new level now that Serena has also received a singles wildcard for the grass-court Major, where she has won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

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