Overview
- Serena Williams accepted the final women’s singles wildcard for Wimbledon on June 21, securing a place in the singles draw despite having no current singles ranking.
- She has arrived at the All England Club and will prepare to play singles and to partner Venus Williams in the doubles draw.
- Williams has had only limited competitive match play this month, appearing in two doubles matches and not having played a singles match since the 2022 US Open.
- Coaches and commentators have flagged age, lack of singles match practice and court movement as the main risks to a deep run while some pundits say a longer lead‑up of several tune‑up events would have been preferable.
- Beyond sport, Wimbledon expects a commercial boost from her return because her presence draws large audiences and sponsor attention, and this comeback is being framed as different from her 2018 return given her age and selective preparation.