Sports · 22 June 2026
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles with wildcard entry
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This is her first singles match in nearly four years, marking a dramatic return for the tennis legend. Wimbledon's organizers declared on Sunday that the 44-year-old, who has won the tournament seven times, was granted the last singles wildcard entry. She had previously been granted a doubles wildcard to play alongside her sister, Venus.
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