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Serena Williams earns Wimbledon singles wild card for surprise return
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First reported by Mako · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Serena Williams, 44, received a wild card to the Wimbledon women’s singles draw and will also play doubles with Venus Williams. The comeback follows her return to competition earlier this month after four years away, with Williams saying she wants her daughters to see her play.
- 01Williams received the final women’s singles wild card at Wimbledon.
- 02She will also play doubles with her sister Venus.
- 03She returned to competition earlier this month after a four-year absence.
- 04Her goal includes having her daughters watch her play.
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