This is the real deal now. After initially returning in doubles, Serena Williams is ramping up her tennis return with singles, too. At Wimbledon, of all places. All eyes will be on the 44-year-old Williams when she competes in the first round of the...

Serena Williams (left) and Venus Williams of the United States hold their trophies after winning the Wimbledon women's doubles final in July 2016. [Photo/Agencies] It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that...

LOADINGERROR LOADING It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The...

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share BERLIN (AP) — Serena Williams’ comeback hit a bump Tuesday with a loss in her opening-round doubles match at the Berlin Open. Giuliana Olmos...

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share This is the real deal now. After initially returning in doubles, Serena Williams is ramping up her tennis return with singles, too. At...

LOADINGERROR LOADING It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The...

The possibility had been the talk of tennis since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she would return to professional competition after nearly four years away from the sport. Even so, the official confirmation still came as a...

LOADINGERROR LOADING It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The...

LONDON — It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England...

It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that...

It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that...

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44 Updated Jun. 21, 2026 5:18 p.m. ET Associated Press It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional...

It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. Still, seeing the single-sentence announcement from The All England Club that...