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Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon

Serena Williams returned to the Wimbledon singles draw for the first time in four years. She lost her opening match to 20-year-old Maya Joint in three sets. The match took place on Centre Court on Tuesday.

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Williams has now played her first match and was defeated by Maya Joint.

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  1. Serena Williams loses comeback match at Wimbledon

    Serena Williams returned to the Wimbledon singles draw for the first time in four years. She lost her opening match to 20-year-old Maya Joint in three sets. The match took place on Centre Court on Tuesday.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams lost her return match to Maya Joint in three sets.
    • The match occurred on Tuesday at Centre Court.
    • Williams had not competed in a singles draw at the tournament for four years.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Greg Rusedski suggested this may have been the last singles match for Serena Williams.
    confidence 100%

  2. Serena Williams Accepts Wimbledon Singles Wild Card

    Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon singles competition at age 44. She accepted a wild card for the final women's singles slot. Williams is also scheduled to play doubles with Venus Williams.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams will compete in Wimbledon singles after receiving a wild card entry.
    • Williams is 44 years old.
    • Serena Williams will play doubles with Venus Williams.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Williams is returning nearly four years after her last professional match.
    • This return follows a four-year absence from the game.
    confidence 95%

  3. Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon 2026

    Serena Williams will return to women's singles competition at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card entry. The 44-year-old seven-time champion is also scheduled to play doubles with Venus Williams. This marks her first return to a grand slam event since 2022.

    What's confirmed:

    • Serena Williams will play in the women's singles at Wimbledon 2026 via a wild card entry.
    • Williams is 44 years old.
    • Serena and Venus Williams will compete together in doubles at Wimbledon.
    • Williams last appeared in a grand slam event in 2022.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Williams recently played in the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club and the Berlin Open.
    • Winning Wimbledon would put Williams one title away from Margaret Court's all-time record.
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