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Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44
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· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about Serena Williams' plans to play singles at Wimbledon, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide further details about her decision and upcoming matches.
Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has been given a wild card entry to play singles at Wimbledon. The All England club held one last spot, prompting Williams to consider the opportunity. Details about her decision are limited, but it is known that Williams had to convince herself to accept the offer.
She had already planned to play doubles with her sister Venus. For more information about Serena Williams' plans to play singles at Wimbledon, readers can refer to the original source, which may provide further details about her decision and upcoming matches.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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