India, June 22 -- The tennis world is bracing for a nostalgic earthquake at SW19. American legend Serena Williams is set to make a return to singles competition at Wimbledon 2026 after being handed the final wildcard by the All England Club. The 44-year-old mother of two was already guaranteed a spot on the grass after accepting a doubles wildcard alongside her sister, Venus.

This marks Williams' first appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon since 2022. To prepare for the grass-court major, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion earlier this month returned to competitive play following a four-year absence from the circuit. She competed in doubles at the Queen's Club championships, partnering with Canada's Victoria Mboko, who sustain...