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Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.And it means that Williams w...
Key takeaway The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For tennis enthusiasts in Piney Point Village , the news of Serena Williams' return to singles play at Wimbledon is a thrilling development. As a community with a strong affinity for the sport, many residents will be eagerly following Williams' progress at the grass-court Grand Slam. The fact that Williams, at 44, is opting to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon, raises questions about her physical readiness for the demands of singles play after a nearly four-year hiatus. Locals who have watched Williams dominate at Wimbledon in the past, claiming seven singles titles, will be interested to see how she fares against a new generation of players. With the Spring Branch Independent School District and Houston ISD serving the area, some young tennis players in Piney Point Village may draw inspiration from Williams' remarkable comeback, potentially sparking a renewed interest in the sport among local youth.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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