British tennis player
Serena Williams has been given wildcards into both the singles and doubles draws at Wimbledon, marking her first singles appearance in four years. She will partner Venus in doubles, while continuing to compete in Berlin and Queen’s Club ahead of Wimbledon. The news follows her return to competition earlier this month after a four-year hiatus.
Top players are pushing for a bigger share of Grand Slam revenues while debates over prize money intensify ahead of Wimbledon. The discussion centers on Aryna Sabalenka and a growing collective call for greater payouts, with Serena Williams’ legacy cited in defense of equity.
Ten Britons exit on opening day at Wimbledon, marking a grim start for the home nation. Katie Swan secures a straight-sets win on her comeback, while Katie Boulter falls to qualifier Tyra Grant. Williams’ return headlines broader updates as the event unfolds.