Serena Williams to play women’s singles at Wimbledon as wildcard entrant

Serena Williams accepted a wildcard entry to compete in the women's singles at Wimbledon, marking her return to Grand Slam tennis six years after her last appearance. Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, last played at the tournament in 2018. Her decision to return to the grass courts of Wimbledon follows a period of absence from professional tennis. The 42-year-old athlete has been focusing on her family and business ventures since her last competitive matches. Wimbledon is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2024. Williams' participation adds significant star power to the women's singles draw, drawing considerable attention from fans and media alike.