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Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
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· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Williams' upcoming participation in Wimbledon are available from the All England Club's announcement, as reported by KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
Tennis fans in Pearland may be interested to know that a notable player is returning to singles competition. Serena Williams has accepted a wild card invitation to play singles at Wimbledon. This development comes after Williams recently returned to professional tennis in doubles, following a nearly four-year absence.
The All England Club made the announcement on Sunday. Further details about Williams' upcoming participation in Wimbledon are available from the All England Club's announcement, as reported by KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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