Serena Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, has accepted a wild-card invitation to compete at the All England Club, marking her return to the tournament after a four-year hiatus. She will also team up with her sister Venus in the doubles event. The tournament is set to begin on June 29, with draws announced this Friday.
Williams recently returned to competitive play at the HSBC Championships, where she achieved an upset victory in doubles before her partner suffered an injury, leading to their withdrawal. In a subsequent event, she partnered with Karolina Muchova but was eliminated in the first round. Williams last played a singles match at the 2022 U.S. Open, where she was defeated in the third round.
Her last singles title at Wimbledon was in 2016. While she has expressed uncertainty about her readiness for singles, stating she may need more training, her participation in both events is likely to draw significant attention and could enhance the tournament's profile