Serena Williams set to learn Wimbledon first-round opponent in comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Serena Williams will discover her first-round opponent at Wimbledon today, marking her return to singles competition at age 44 after nearly four years. The seven-time Wimbledon champion accepted a wild-card entry and will play alongside her sister Venus in doubles. Williams hasn't played a singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open third round. The tournament's draw will be held today, just ahead of the event's start on Monday. As Williams lacks a current ranking, she may face a top competitor like defending champion Iga Swiatek or world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
- •Wimbledon draw to reveal Serena's opponent today.
- •Serena has not played singles since August 2022.
- •Williams accepted a wild-card entry for Wimbledon.
- •She will also compete in doubles with Venus Williams.
- •Tournament begins Monday, June 29, 2026.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44
"Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon — for her first singles match in nearly four years, and at age 44 — when the draw is held Friday. The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam, where she’ll also compete in doubles with her older sister Venus, who turned 46 last week. It's all part of a tennis comeback that started with two doubles warmup matches but kicked into high gear Sunday when All England Club announced Serena would play singles.
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