‘Will I make it here again? This could be it’: Serena Williams on her Wimbledon return
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses her last-minute decision to accept a wildcard entry for the 2026 Wimbledon singles draw. After four years away, she reflects on the uncertainty of her return and the significance of competing at the tournament again.
Why it matters
Williams' return to professional tennis is a major cultural and sports event, highlighting the challenges of aging athletes in elite competition.
‘It’s not every day Wimbledon holds a wild card for someone. I happened to be one of those people,’ says Serena Williams. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA ‘It’s not every day Wimbledon holds a wild card for someone. I happened to be one of those people,’ says Serena Williams. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Wimbledon 2026 ‘Will I make it here again? This could be it’: Serena Williams on her Wimbledon return The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion who ‘evolved away’ from tennis shares why she’s back
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