Serena Williams set for singles and doubles return at Wimbledon at 44
Serena Williams will make a rare dual comeback at Wimbledon 2026, competing in both singles and doubles at age 44. The tournament announced on Sunday, June 21, 2026, that Williams will enter the women’s singles draw and also play doubles with her sister Venus.
It will be her first Grand Slam appearance in four years, and her first singles match since September 2022. The seven-time Wimbledon champion and 23-time Grand Slam winner has recently returned to tennis after that long absence, and this event will end a near four-year singles drought.
Williams had previously said she intended to play doubles, but her decision to also enter singles marks an unusual step for such an experienced player at this stage of her career. She will enter the tournament unseeded and receive a wild card.
It is not yet clear whether she will play any warm-up tournaments before Wimbledon. Her doubles partnership with Venus Williams will also draw attention as Serena attempts a high-profile return to the sport.
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