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Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.And it means that Williams w...
Key takeaway The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who are tennis enthusiasts, the news of Serena Williams' return to professional tennis is exciting, especially given her storied history at Wimbledon. With seven singles titles at the prestigious tournament, Williams' comeback is likely to generate significant interest locally. As the Houston area boasts a strong tennis community, Williams' decision to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon will undoubtedly be closely followed by fans in Pearland. The fact that she will be competing at the age of 44, after nearly four years away from the sport, adds an extra layer of intrigue to her comeback story. As Williams prepares to take on the challenges of singles play, local tennis fans will be watching with great interest to see how she performs, and perhaps drawing inspiration from her determination and perseverance.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.And it means that Williams w...
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