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Serena Williams return electrifies wide-open women’s Wimbledon
Tennis legend Serena Williams is back in the Wimbledon singles after a decade away.
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Yardbarker
· Jul 4, 2026
American women on best Wimbledon run since 2002 heading into R16
As Wimbledon's main draw enters its second week, American women have a larger presence than at any time in recent history.
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?
The Standard
· Jun 29, 2026
Serena Williams, Andy Murray and the biggest storylines at Wimbledon this year
Two of the sport’s greats are back at SW19 this year
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.
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
L.A. Times - Sports
· Jun 22, 2026
Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon ... once she's done playing 'duck duck goose'
Serena Williams' comeback is in full swing, with the 23-time Grand Slam champion announced as a wild card entry for Wimbledon in women's singles. She is unranked after a four-year hiatus.
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Related coverage for "Serena Williams return electrifies wide-open women’s Wimbledon": Yardbarker — American women on best Wimbledon run since 2002 heading into R16. Metro — When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon and why has she returned to tennis?. The Standard — Serena Williams, Andy Murray and the biggest storylines at Wimbledon this year. Voice of Nigeria — Wimbledon Hands Serena Williams Singles Wildcard Spot. Off The Press — Serena Williams Loses in Return to Singles at Wimbledon. L.A. Times - Sports — Serena Williams will make her singles return at Wimbledon ... once she's done playing 'duck duck goose'