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Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon wildcard for singles return
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Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon wildcard for singles return

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  • Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles at Wimbledon after a four-year absence, accepting a wildcard for the main draw.
  • The 44-year-old has won the Wimbledon singles title seven times and is seeking to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam wins.
  • Williams, who also received a wildcard for doubles with her sister Venus, last won a singles match at Wimbledon in 2019.

Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to make a remarkable return to singles competition at Wimbledon, accepting a wildcard entry into the prestigious tournament. This surprise comeback marks her first singles appearance at the Grand Slam event in four years, filling the final spot in the women's main draw.

Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, has been actively working towards her return after a significant break from the sport. While she has recently competed in doubles matches, her singles comeback at the All England Club is highly anticipated. She remains one Grand Slam singles title shy of Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 major championships, a milestone many believe she is still capable of achieving.

You think I'm ready for singles? I need to get to work.

โ€” Serena WilliamsWilliams' response when asked earlier this month about a potential singles return at Wimbledon.

Her return to singles at Wimbledon, where she last won a match in the 2019 final against Simona Halep, adds another chapter to her illustrious career. Williams has a formidable record on grass courts, boasting 107 wins out of 123 singles matches. The draw for her first-round opponent will take place on Friday, with the tournament commencing on Monday, June 29.

That's a question I can't answer. Who knows? Who knows where I'll pop up?

โ€” Serena WilliamsWilliams' response when asked after her 2022 Wimbledon match if it would be her final appearance at the tournament.
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