Wimbledon draw pits defending champion Iga Swiatek against returning Serena Williams

The women's singles draw for Wimbledon has been released. Defending champion Iga Swiatek, seeded third, will open her campaign against American Taylor Townsend and hopes to build momentum as she seeks back‑to‑back titles. Swiatek acknowledged the difficulty of repeating last year’s success, saying, “It won’t be smooth because of the previous year,” and noted recent coach changes and early exits at other majors.

American legend Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles for the first time since the 2022 US Open. In the first round, the 44‑year‑old will face 20‑year‑old Australian Maya Joint, with a possible second‑round clash against Alex Eala and a potential quarter‑final meeting with Swiatek if both advance. Williams, a 23‑time Grand Slam champion, emphasized her excitement to compete again on the grass courts of the All England Club.