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Serena Williams receives final Wimbledon wild card for singles return
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Serena Williams receives final Wimbledon wild card for singles return

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Serena Williams has officially received the final wild card for the ladies' singles draw at Wimbledon.
  • The 44-year-old American tennis legend will compete in singles at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.
  • Williams will also play doubles with her sister, Venus Williams, at the tournament, which begins June 29.

The return of tennis icon Serena Williams to Wimbledon is now official, as the tournament has granted her the final wild card for the main draw of the ladies' singles.

The 44-year-old American has already begun her competitive comeback after a lengthy absence, participating in doubles matches at tournaments in Queen's and Berlin. It has also been announced that she will compete in doubles at the London Grand Slam alongside her sister, Venus Williams.

With only one wild card remaining for the main draw, it appeared the organizers were awaiting Serena's final decision, which she has now given. The 23-time Grand Slam champion returns to Wimbledon singles after a four-year hiatus. She has won the tournament seven times, marking some of the most significant moments of her career.

Her presence is expected to further elevate the tournament's interest, with tennis fans eager to see her current form. Early indications from her doubles matches have been encouraging. Wimbledon's main draw commences on June 29, with the tournament's draw scheduled for Friday, June 26.

Serena Williams will compete in the 2026 ladies’ singles at #Wimbledon as a wild card.

— WimbledonThe official Wimbledon account announced Serena Williams' participation via social media.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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