London, June 21 -- Tennis great Serena Williams is set to make a sensational return to women's singles competition at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships after being awarded a wildcard entry for the prestigious grass-court Grand Slam.

The 2026 Championships are scheduled to be held from June 29 to July 12, with Williams' return expected to be one of the biggest storylines of the tournament.

Wimbledon confirmed the development through an Instagram post on Monday, announcing the seven-time singles champion's return to the All England Club.

"This is not a drill. @serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies' singles at Wimbledon as a wild card," the tournament's official Instagram account posted.

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