Serena Williams to Make Wimbledon Singles and Doubles Return at 44
Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon in 2026 at age 44, and she will compete in both the singles and doubles draws, the tournament announced on Sunday, June 21, 2026. It will be her first Grand Slam appearance in four years, and she enters the event with a wildcard because she is unranked.
Williams has won 23 Grand Slam titles. She had recently returned to tennis after a four-year absence, and had already said she intended to play doubles. The Wimbledon entry now marks a rare step for her, as she will also play singles despite her age and long break from the circuit.
Her last appearance in a singles tournament was in September 2022, which means Wimbledon will end a nearly four-year gap in singles competition. She is also set to play doubles with her sister Venus Williams.
It is not yet clear whether Serena will play any warm-up tournaments before Wimbledon.
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