Wimbledon confirms wildcards for Serena Williams, Kyrgios, and Wawrinka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Wimbledon has confirmed the first batch of wildcards for this summer's tournament. Serena Williams will compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus, while Nick Kyrgios seeks a wildcard after reaching the final in 2022. Only two men’s singles wildcards remain available, with Gael Monfils and Matteo Berrettini also among the hopefuls. ATP veterans Grigor Dimitrov and Stan Wawrinka have secured their spots. The competition for the remaining wildcards highlights the significant stakes as the tournament approaches.
- •Serena Williams to play doubles with Venus Williams at Wimbledon.
- •Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Bublik receive doubles wildcards.
- •Two men's singles wildcards remain for highly contended players.
- •Grigor Dimitrov and Stan Wawrinka confirmed as wildcard entrants.
- •Matteo Berrettini and Gael Monfils are vying for remaining wildcards.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon’s wildcard wake-up call: Controversial announcements force high-stakes decisions
"With the first batch of wildcards now confirmed, the Wimbledon main draw is quickly coming into focus. Serena Williams will play doubles at Wimbledon, partnering with her sister Venus after being awarded a wildcard entry.
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