Can world No 1 204 win Wimbledon? Serena eyes greatest triumph
Ranked a lowly 1 204 in the world and without a competitive singles match in 12 months, Serena Williams will sweep into Wimbledon targeting what would be her greatest triumph.
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Serena Williams feared she wouldn't play again
Serena Williams marked her comeback appearance with victory at the Rothesay International Eastbourne and admitted afterwards she feared there would never be a return to tennis.
Teenager Mimi Xu looks to a bright future after Wimbledon qualifying debut
Mimi Xu was pleased with her performance as the LTA’s double Junior Nationals champion made her debut at Wimbledon qualifying.
'A lot of fun' - Serena Williams makes winning return alongside Ons Jabeur to progress at Eastbourne doubles
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis as she and doubles partner Ons Jabeur came from a set down to beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6 6-4 13-11 in the first round of the Eastbourne International. The 40-year-old was playing her first match since suffering a leg injury in the first round of Wimbledon in 2021, and, despite showing some signs of rustiness, she recovered quickly as the illustrious duo progressed in the tournament. Ad/> Williams, who will make her singles comeback at Wimbledon next week, admitted she «had a lot of fun» despite having to dig deep to avoid a shock early exit.
Serena Williams admits to doubts over whether she would play again
Serena Williams marked her comeback appearance with victory at the Rothesay International Eastbourne and admitted afterwards she feared there would never be a return to tennis.
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage both pull off impressive Eastbourne wins
Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage secured career-best victories on a memorable day for the British contingent at the Rothesay International Eastbourne.
Serena Williams admits she considered retirement during gruelling year-long injury battle
Serena Williams has admitted that there were times during her year-long battle for fitness that she could have called time on her career. But after a winning return in the doubles at Eastbourne, she is putting no limits on what she can still achieve in the game.
Serena Williams marks return to tennis with doubles win
Serena Williams enjoyed a triumphant return to tennis after she partnered up with Ons Jabeur for a 2-6 6-3 13-11 doubles win over Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo in the Rothesay International Eastbourne.