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Serena Williams’ return set to electrify Wimbledon
When 44-year-old Williams strides on to the Centre Court she once owned, there will be only one story in town.
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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
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?
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.
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
Daily Sabah
· Jul 1, 2026
Serena shows flashes but falls to young Joint in Wimbledon 1st round
Serena Williams produced moments of vintage brilliance, but her long-awaited return to competitive tennis after a four-year absence ended in disappointment as the former world No....
Daily Mail
· Jun 30, 2026
Truth behind Serena Williams' shock Wimbledon comeback: She stunned fans with announcement and her fat-jab transformation, now insiders reveal why she's really returning to tennis... and her 'plans' with Meghan
Truth behind Serena Williams' shock Wimbledon comeback: She stunned fans with announcement and her fat-jab transformation, now insiders reveal why she's really returning to tennis... and her 'plans' with Meghan
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Related coverage for " Serena Williams’ return set to electrify Wimbledon ": Off The Press — Serena Williams Loses in Return to Singles at Wimbledon. Metro — When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon and why has she returned to tennis?. Voice of Nigeria — Wimbledon Hands Serena Williams Singles Wildcard Spot. The Standard — Serena Williams, Andy Murray and the biggest storylines at Wimbledon this year. Daily Sabah — Serena shows flashes but falls to young Joint in Wimbledon 1st round. Daily Mail — Truth behind Serena Williams' shock Wimbledon comeback: She stunned fans with announcement and her fat-jab transformation, now insiders reveal why she's really returning to tennis... and her 'plans' with Meghan