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Serena Williams seeks U.S. Open wild card for potential return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Serena Williams seeks U.S. Open wild card for potential return

Summary

Serena Williams is in contention for a wild card at the upcoming U.S. Open, marking her potential return after four years. Last competing in New York in 2022, Williams fell to Ajla Tomljanović in her farewell match. The last wild card available appears to be aimed at her, pending her recovery from a knee injury sustained during her first match back at Wimbledon. Other recipients of wild cards include Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens as they pursue comebacks, alongside promising American talents in both men's and women's draws.

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By the Numbers

•Serena Williams, 44, last played at the U.S. Open in 2022.
•Venus Williams, 46, has received a wild card despite a poor singles record.
•Sloane Stephens, 33, is also attempting a comeback after injury.
•Michael Zheng and Martin Damm received men's wild cards.
•The U.S. Open wild card selection remains in progress.

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4:16 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open wild cards: Serena Williams keeps fans waiting on first appearance in four years

What they're saying

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Wild cards at Grand Slams can be fraught at the best of times. There are reciprocal arrangements between the nations that host them, crowd favorites looking for one last hurrah and rising talents vying for a chance to perform on the biggest stages in tennis. At the Australian, French and U.S. Opens and at Wimbledon, the vast majority of them go to players from the host nation, already home to the wealthiest tennis federations with the most money to support their players with development programs
— Yahoo Sports

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