Serena Williams is making her long-awaited return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence, competing in both singles and doubles competitions at the 2026 Championships. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has been granted wildcards for both events, marking her first appearance at SW19 since 2022.
Singles Match: Serena Williams vs. Maya Joint
Williams will begin her singles campaign on Tuesday, June 30, day two of the championships. She faces unseeded Australian Maya Joint in the first round. The match is scheduled as the third contest on Centre Court, following top seed Iga Swiatek's defence of her title against Taylor Townsend and British hope Jack Draper's clash with sixth seed Taylor Fritz. The estimated start time for Williams vs. Joint is 4:30 PM BST, though this is subject to change depending on earlier matches.
Doubles Reunion with Venus Williams
Williams will also team up with her sister Venus Williams in the women's doubles. The legendary pair have won six Wimbledon doubles titles together, all achieved between 2000 and 2016. Their first-round match is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, day four of the championships. They will face the South American duo of Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio, who are making their main draw doubles debut at Wimbledon. A specific start time for the doubles match has not yet been announced.
Serena Williams has seven Wimbledon singles titles and six doubles titles to her name, with her last triumph in both events coming in 2016. Her return adds significant star power to the tournament, as fans eagerly anticipate her performances on grass once again.
