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'Good to have the GOAT back': Serena Williams to make singles return on Day 2 at Wimbledon
By Mattias Karén, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon's Centre Court on Tuesday for her first singles match in nearly four years as she plays Maya Joint in the first round of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek opened play on the main court — and had to come throu...
Key takeaway Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek opened play on the main court — and had to come through a tough three-setter against Taylor Townsend — but the 44-year-old Williams was certainly the main attraction on Day 2.
Why this matters in The Pearland
While the eyes of the tennis world are on Wimbledon, Pearland residents with a passion for the sport are likely tuning in to see Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to singles play. As a community with a strong presence of families and young athletes, Pearland may have its own budding tennis stars who draw inspiration from Williams' remarkable career and perseverance. The city's parks and recreation department offers tennis programs and facilities, providing a platform for local players to hone their skills and potentially follow in the footsteps of tennis greats like Williams. As Williams takes to the court, Pearland's tennis enthusiasts will be watching closely, eager to see how her experience and skill stack up against a new generation of players, and perhaps finding motivation to pursue their own tennis ambitions.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon's Centre Court on Tuesday for her first singles match in nearly four years as she plays Maya Joint in the first round of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek opened play on the main court — and had to come throu...
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