Serena Williams plans return to Wimbledon for singles competition

BREAKING NEWSJun. 21, 2026, 7:31 PM UTCTennisTennisSerena Williams plans return to Wimbledon for singles competitionThe tournament announced Sunday that she’ll play in the 2026 singles competition as a wild card.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Serena Williams in action during Day 2 of the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club, London, on June 9.Adam Davy / PA Images via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Marlene LenthangSerena Williams will return to Wimbledon for the 2026 singles competition as a wild card, the tournament announced Sunday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The tennis legend and 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made her return to professional tennis earlier this month at the HSBC Championships in London, where she competed in the doubles event. That run ended prematurely after an injury to her doubles partner.Last week, it was announced Williams and her sister, Venus Williams, would play doubles at Wimbledon — more than two decades after they won their first title together there.The tournament begins later this month.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMarlene LenthangMarlene Lenthang is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.