Venus and Serena Williams lead wildcards for Wimbledon 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Wimbledon 2026 will feature a prominent list of wildcards, including Venus and Serena Williams. Serena returns to compete in singles for the first time since the 2022 US Open, while the sisters will also play in women's doubles. Other notable wildcards include Grigor Dimitrov and Stan Wawrinka in men's singles and Maja Chwalińska, a French Open finalist, in women's singles. The tournament begins on Monday, with players set to discover their first-round matchups on June 26.
- •Venus and Serena Williams receive wildcards for Wimbledon 2026.
- •Serena will compete in singles for the first time since 2022.
- •Grigor Dimitrov and Stan Wawrinka receive wildcards in men's singles.
- •Maja Chwalińska awarded a wildcard after reaching the French Open final.
- •Tournament kicks off next Monday with first-round matchups on June 26.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon 2026 List of Wildcards, Featuring Venus and Serena Williams
"The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will have a star-studded list of wildcards, headlined by Venus and Serena Williams. Here’s the lowdown on which players have received special invitations from the All England Club to take part in the grass-court Grand Slam.
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