Seven-time singles champion Serena Williams returns to competitive play at Wimbledon on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The 44-year-old tennis icon will close out day-two action on Centre Court against Maya Joint.
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According to reports from the Guardian, this marks Williams' first appearance at SW19 in four years.
Her match is part of a packed schedule that also features defending champion Iga Swiatek facing Taylor Townsend.
British Hopes and Rising Stars
British hopes are led by Katie Boulter, who opens the action on Court 3 against 18-year-old Italian debutant Tyra Caterina Grant.
Grant advanced through three rounds of qualifying to earn her spot.
Grant expressed deep admiration for the American veteran ahead of their respective matches.
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"My mum saw Serena play on grass when I was three years old, and that's why I started playing," said Grant, according to Wimbledon.
"Growing up, I feel like I've been compared to [Serena] a lot, so I've always looked up to her."
The teenage prospect previously trained with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Italy before changing her sporting allegiance from the United States to Italy last year.
"I had the chance to see him growing up and developing while I was growing up and developing," Grant told the WTA.
"That was great for me, seeing him daily, before knowing that he would become what he's becoming."
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The day-two schedule also features former champion Elena Rybakina against Loïs Boisson on Court 1. Other notable appearances include Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz.
