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Serena Williams' opponent named for Grand Slam singles return at Wimbledon
This will be the tennis icon’s first singles appearance in nearly four years
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 22, 2026
Wimbledon Hands Serena Williams Singles Wildcard Spot
American great Serena Williams will make a stunning return to singles at this year’s Wimbledon, after being handed the final wildcard by the All England Club. The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion was already assured of a return to the championships for the first time in four years after accepting a doubles wildcard with sister Venus. [] The post Wimbledon Hands Serena Williams Singles Wildcard Spot appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 21, 2026
Serena Williams to play women’s singles at Wimbledon as wildcard entrant
The seven-time ladies' singles champion will make her Grand Slam return at Wimbledon, six years after her last appearance.
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Serena Williams Loses in Return to Singles at Wimbledon
Serena Williams’s return was the story of the day at Wimbledon on Tuesday. But she was unable to deliver a victory for the London crowd. Williams, 44, took Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Tuesday for her first singles match since the 2022 US Open and was greeted by raucous cheers. []...Click to read more
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 22, 2026
Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
Metro
· Jun 29, 2026
When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon and why has she returned to tennis?
When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon and why has she returned to tennis?
ABC7 New York
· Jun 30, 2026
Everything to know about Serena Williams' Wimbledon singles tennis match
Serena Williams returned to tennis earlier this month. Here's how you can watch Williams' Wimbledon tennis match.
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Related coverage for "Serena Williams' opponent named for Grand Slam singles return at Wimbledon": Voice of Nigeria — Wimbledon Hands Serena Williams Singles Wildcard Spot. Al Jazeera — Serena Williams to play women’s singles at Wimbledon as wildcard entrant. Off The Press — Serena Williams Loses in Return to Singles at Wimbledon. Borneo Bulletin — Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard. Metro — When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon and why has she returned to tennis?. ABC7 New York — Everything to know about Serena Williams' Wimbledon singles tennis match