Serena Williams’ daughters see how hard she’s working for Wimbledon return
Serena Williams is set to return to singles tennis at Wimbledon 2026 after accepting a wild card invitation.
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Serena Williams will compete in the singles draw at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card entry. According to the tournament draw, she is scheduled to face Maya Joint in the first round.
Coverage from CBS News and ESPN confirms her return to singles play, while AP News highlights the effort her daughters have observed during her preparations. Sky Sports has raised questions regarding whether this comeback is occurring too soon.
Attention now turns to the first-round match between Williams and Joint, as well as the outcome of her return to the singles circuit.
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Quick answers
How did Serena Williams enter the Wimbledon singles draw?
She accepted a wild card invitation.
Who is Serena Williams playing in the first round?
She is scheduled to face Maya Joint.
Which outlets are reporting on her comeback?
Reports have been provided by CBS News, ESPN, BBC, AP News, and Sky Sports.
Coverage (7)
- Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump The Guardian · 13h ago
- Last-minute qualifying entrant Tan eager for Serena rematch at Wimbledon WTA Tennis · 13h ago
- Is Serena making her singles comeback too soon? Sky Sports · 13h ago
- Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon after accepting wild card invitation CBS News · 13h ago
- Serena Williams to play in Wimbledon singles as wild card ESPN · 13h ago
- Wimbledon 2026 draw: Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in first round BBC · 13h ago
- Serena Williams’ daughters see how hard she’s working for Wimbledon return AP News · 13h ago broke it first
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