Serena Williams to Face Unseeded Katie Swan's Conqueror, Jodie Burrage's Opponent, Jamie Burrage's Fellow Brit, Anna Blinkova's Rival, and Emma Raducanu's Compatriot, Joint in Wimbledon Comeback, Taylor Fritz Drawn Against British hope, Jack Draper
Serena Williams has been drawn to face Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round, marking her return to singles action after a four-year hiatus. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who retired in 2022, made a surprise comeback in doubles at the Queen's Club and Berlin Open earlier this month.
Williams, 44, has been granted a wildcard entry into the Wimbledon singles, a tournament she has won seven times. A potential second-round match against rising star Alexandra Eala of the Philippines awaits if she defeats world number 53 Joint.
In the men's draw, American sixth seed Taylor Fritz faces a challenging opener against Britain's Jack Draper, while world number one Jannik Sinner begins his title defence against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic. Seven-time former champion Novak Djokovic starts his campaign against China's Wu Yibing.
Williams last played a singles match at the 2021 US Open, and her return to the sport is motivated by a desire to play in front of her two young daughters. Her participation in the singles competition will be closely watched, given the physical demands of the sport and her lengthy absence. Williams will also compete in the doubles at Wimbledon alongside her sister Venus, with whom she has won the All England Club doubles six times.
Williams, 44, has been granted a wildcard entry into the Wimbledon singles, a tournament she has won seven times. A potential second-round match against rising star Alexandra Eala of the Philippines awaits if she defeats world number 53 Joint.
In the men's draw, American sixth seed Taylor Fritz faces a challenging opener against Britain's Jack Draper, while world number one Jannik Sinner begins his title defence against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic. Seven-time former champion Novak Djokovic starts his campaign against China's Wu Yibing.
Williams last played a singles match at the 2021 US Open, and her return to the sport is motivated by a desire to play in front of her two young daughters. Her participation in the singles competition will be closely watched, given the physical demands of the sport and her lengthy absence. Williams will also compete in the doubles at Wimbledon alongside her sister Venus, with whom she has won the All England Club doubles six times.
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