Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon singles wild card
Serena Williams, 44, accepted a wild-card entry to play women's singles at Wimbledon 2026, the All England Club announced Sunday. Williams last played singles at the 2022 U.S. Open just under four years ago and arrives as a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and seven-time Wimbledon winner. Her wild-card places her directly into the main draw without qualifying and follows a recent return to competition in doubles this spring. Her return matters because it reshapes the tournament draw, forces matchups with current top players, and tests whether a 44-year-old champion can contend again at a Grand Slam.
BREAKING: Serena Williams receives the last wildcard for women’s singles at Wimbledon. 44 years old, playing this event for the first time since 2022. 7-time champion. The GOAT is more back than ever. 🐐👑
🇨🇦7Wrong on every level. She retired and should stay retired. Taking a spot from a young up and coming player is not right. Hope she donates 💯of any winnings. This is not personal, just facts. I’m aware of her achievements so don’t jump all over this post 😉
qhg21.bsky.social3Go, Serena, go! I am so looking forward to watching her play.
