Serena Williams is set to make her highly anticipated return to Wimbledon in 2026 after receiving a wildcard entry, marking her first Grand Slam appearance since the 2022 US Open. The seven-time women's singles champion at SW19, now 44, will face Australia's Maya Joint, ranked world number 53, in the first round on day two of the tournament.
Serena Williams' Wimbledon Comeback
Williams has not played competitively at Wimbledon since losing to France's Harmony Tan four years ago. Her wildcard entry has excited fans, as she is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history. Her opponent, 20-year-old Maya Joint, exited in the first round on her main-draw debut last year and has won only one of her last 14 matches.
How to Get Tickets for Serena Williams' Match
Tickets for day two of Wimbledon, where Williams is scheduled to play, are available through Seat Unique. Prices start at £2,435 for VIP Debenture tickets on Court No.1, while Centre Court tickets are priced at £3,029. These tickets include access to debenture facilities, though food and drink are not included.
Alternatively, fans can check Wimbledon's official ticketing page for additional tickets that may become available through returns or inventory releases. The public ballot for 2026 is closed, but last-minute options may appear. Keith Prowse hospitality packages are also an option, though they are reported to be 90% sold out. The Queue opens on Sunday, June 28, but ticket availability, especially for Centre Court and Court No.1, is extremely limited.
Other Notable Matches at Wimbledon 2026
In the women's draw, British number one Emma Raducanu, seeded 30th, is set to face Croatia's Antonia Ruzic but is a fitness doubt due to a shin injury. She could meet top seed Aryna Sabalenka in round three. In the men's draw, Jack Draper plays sixth seed Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title against Wu Yibing, and defending champion Jannik Sinner opens against Miomir Kecmanovic. Carlos Alcaraz misses the tournament due to a wrist injury. Women's champion Iga Swiatek begins her defence against Taylor Townsend.
Customer Reviews of Seat Unique
One Trustpilot reviewer gave Seat Unique a five-star rating, stating: "Booking Wimbledon debentures was pretty seamless. They contacted me a week before to transfer the tickets into the MyWimbledon account, they appeared on the Wimbledon App, all with no problems." However, another reviewer wrote: "Booking system is fine but customer service is patronising and slow. Not the greatest VIP experience." A third reviewer praised the customer service: "This is a follow up to an initially frustrating experience in a significant purchase for Wimbledon tickets for July, 2023. After sharing my frustration, I immediately received a response from Seat Unique both via email and telephone with the details I was requesting as well as an easy way to contact a designated person to answer any other outstanding questions. I do not have the tickets in hand due to the nature of the event, but we are excitedly awaiting, and Seat Unique did a great job of responding to allay my concerns. Appreciate the quality customer service."
Wimbledon 2026 promises to be a thrilling event, with Serena Williams' return adding to the excitement. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early through available channels.
