Is Serena Williams playing Wimbledon? What's her upcoming schedule? Will it be her farewell?

It's one of the more unexpected comebacks of the year, but Serena Williams is finally fit again and will play at Wimbledon. Williams had been relatively quiet on her playing prospects over recent months, but declared on June 14 via social media her intention to accept a wildcard for the third major of the year. Ad/> Since her last competitive match — at Wimbledon 2021, when she had to retire injured in her first-round match — Williams has seen Iga Swiatek take over the mantle at the top of the women's game.

Wimbledon'Super difficult' for Williams to contend at Wimbledon, says Pliskova9 HOURS AGO No one quite knows what Williams' return will bring, but she is sure to leave it all out there. IS SERENA PLAYING A WARM-UP EVENT PRIOR TO WIMBLEDON? Williams is due to feature at the Eastbourne International running from June 18-25, in what will be her first tournament appearance since last year's Wimbledon. Murray: Injury is improving and I'm still planning to play Wimbledon ‘Unlike any other’ – Kyrgios snapped up by Osaka’s Evolve agency Is Djokovic playing Wimbledon? Will he be favourite to retain his title? However, she is only playing in the doubles — with Tunisia's world No.

3 Ons Jabeur — rather than singles as she tries to get some time on the grass ahead of the action at SW19. Williams will be without her long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglu at her side, as he has taken on a coaching job with Simona Halep. WHAT SORT OF CONDITION IS SERENA IN? That remains to be seen.

She has had a long period of inactivity as she recovered from her leg injury, and practice is never the same as matches. But once the competitive fire ignites in the 22-time slam winner — and with crowd support — she may surprise a few people. One of those