Serena Williams to make Wimbledon singles comeback as wildcard

Tennis legend Serena Williams, 44, will return to the Wimbledon women's singles draw as a wildcard, marking her first singles appearance since the 2022 US Open. The former 23‑time Grand Slam champion accepted the entry after recent doubles outings at Queen’s Club in London and the Berlin Open, and she will also compete in doubles with sister Venus.

Williams, unranked in singles, could face top seeds such as Iga Świątek or Aryna Sabalenka early in the tournament, which begins on June 29 at the All England Club in London. A win would move her closer to tying Margaret Court’s all‑time record of 24 major singles titles. Her comeback is expected to boost global viewership, ticket demand and advertising revenues for Wimbledon.

The return has generated extensive media attention, with broadcasters highlighting her presence as a major storyline for the tournament, which already reaches more than 200 countries worldwide.