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Serena Returns to Wimbledon at 44!
29 Jun
Summary
- Wimbledon 2026 commenced on June 29th.
- Serena Williams returns to SW19 at 44.
- British hopefuls Draper and Raducanu compete.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships commenced on June 29th, with opening-day festivities at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Celebrities graced the Royal Box while the tournament's biggest stars took to the court for highly anticipated matches.
British hopes are high as Jack Draper prepares for a tough opener against sixth seed Taylor Fritz. Emma Raducanu will also begin her campaign against Croatia's Antonia Ružić.
A significant draw for the tournament is the return of tennis icon Serena Williams, aged 44. This marks her comeback to the Wimbledon lawns since her official retirement from professional tennis at the US Open in 2022. The opening day also saw numerous other celebrity arrivals adding to the event's glamour.
