Tennis: Serena Williams celebrates return to Wimbledon singles

Tennis icon Serena Williams is set to make her return to singles play at Wimbledon, having been granted a wildcard entry for the prestigious grass-court tournament. This marks her first Grand Slam singles match in almost four years, a significant comeback for the American superstar.

The 44-year-old Williams, who has won seven Wimbledon singles titles, last competed in a Grand Slam singles event at the US Open in 2022, where she was defeated in the third round. Following that tournament, she had stepped away from professional tennis.

Her participation in the singles draw comes shortly after her return to the court in doubles. Williams recently played at the London Queen's Club on June 9th, partnering with Canadian player Victoria Mboko. Her comeback in doubles was seen as a precursor to her potential return to singles competition.

Fans will also be excited to see Serena compete in the women's doubles alongside her sister, Venus Williams. The legendary sibling duo had their doubles participation announced just days prior, adding another layer of anticipation to their Wimbledon campaign.