What happened: Serena Williams will compete in the 2026 ladies’ singles at Wimbledon as a wild card. Wimbledon announced the entry ahead of the main draw, adding a major name to the field.

Why it matters: The singles wild card expands Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return beyond her planned doubles appearance. It puts one of the sport’s defining champions back into Grand Slam singles at the All England Club.

What to watch: The draw will determine Williams’ opening opponent and potential path through the field. Her match schedule will follow once Wimbledon releases the order of play.