Serena Williams makes her long-awaited return to Wimbledon on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after a four-year absence. The seven-time singles champion will compete in both singles and doubles, having received wildcards for each event.
Singles Match: Serena Williams vs Maya Joint
Williams begins her singles campaign against unseeded Australian Maya Joint. The match is scheduled as the third contest on Centre Court, following Iga Swiatek's defence of her title against Taylor Townsend, and Alexander Zverev's fixture against Alexander Blockx. The estimated start time is 4:30pm BST, though this is subject to change.
Williams last won Wimbledon in 2016, claiming both the singles and doubles titles that year. She has a total of seven singles and six doubles titles at the All England Club.
Doubles Reunion with Venus Williams
Serena will also team up with her sister Venus Williams in the women's doubles. The pair have won all six of their Wimbledon doubles titles together. Their first-round match is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026, against South American duo Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio, who are making their main draw debut together at Wimbledon. A specific start time has not yet been announced.
Venus Williams, a five-time singles champion at Wimbledon, is also competing in the singles draw this year.
