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Serena Williams volition play singles astatine Wimbledon aft accepting a chaotic paper invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday (June 21, 2026).
The determination comes aft the 44-year-old Williams precocious returned to contention successful doubles aft astir 4 years distant from nonrecreational tennis.
And it means that Williams volition play some singles and doubles astatine Wimbledon aft already accepting a chaotic paper for the doubles contention with older sister Venus.
Serena’s past singles lucifer was a nonaccomplishment to Ajla Tomljanovic successful the 3rd circular of the 2022 U.S. Open. At the time, she said she didn’t privation to usage the connection “retiring” and alternatively declared that she was “evolving” distant from tennis.
Serena has won 23 Grand Slam titles successful singles, including 7 astatine Wimbledon. She’s besides won 14 Grand Slams successful doubles, each with Venus, and six of them astatine Wimbledon.
Wimbledon starts June 29.
