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'Good to have the GOAT back': Serena Williams to make singles return on Day 2 at Wimbledon
By Mattias Karén, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon's Centre Court on Tuesday for her first singles match in nearly four years as she plays Maya Joint in the first round of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek opened play on the main court — and had to come throu...
Key takeaway Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek opened play on the main court — and had to come through a tough three-setter against Taylor Townsend — but the 44-year-old Williams was certainly the main attraction on Day 2.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Serena Williams is set to return to Wimbledon's Centre Court on Tuesday for her first singles match in nearly four years as she plays Maya Joint in the first round of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek opened play on the main court — and had to come throu...
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