Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
Serena Williams has officially accepted a wild card entry to compete in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon at age 44. This marks her return to professional singles play after a nearly four-year hiatus following her 2022 U.S. Open appearance.
Why it matters
Williams is one of the most decorated athletes in history, and her return to a Grand Slam tournament is a major cultural and sporting event.
It s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport.
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