Serena Williams will return to singles competition at Wimbledon, facing Australia's Maya Joint in the first round. The seven-time Wimbledon champion, who has not played competitively since the US Open in 2022, received a wildcard for the tournament.
Williams, aged 44, begins her singles comeback on the grass courts of the All England Club. This marks a significant moment for the American superstar, whose career has been closely followed by fans worldwide.
In other draw news, Britain's number one player, Emma Raducanu, seeded 30th, is scheduled to play Antonia Ruzic of Croatia. However, concerns linger about Raducanu's fitness following a missed practice session on Thursday due to a shin injury. Raducanu could potentially face top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the third round, a rematch of their encounter at Wimbledon last year.