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Serena Williams, 44, Returns to Wimbledon!
30 Jun
Summary
- Serena Williams, 44, returns to Wimbledon after four years.
- Defending champion Iga Swiatek faces doubles specialist Taylor Townsend.
- Elena Rybakina plays surprise French Open semi-finalist Loïs Boisson.

Wimbledon 2026 day two unfolds with a spectacular lineup of tennis matches. Amanda Anisimova and Katie Boulter are among the early contenders, with Jasmine Paolini, Madison Keys, and Donna Vekic also in action. A notable match pits Maria Sakkari against Clara Tauson, promising high-level play.
Later, Taylor Fritz takes on Dusan Lajovic, and on Centre Court, defending champion Iga Swiatek faces doubles expert Taylor Townsend. The most anticipated match of the day appears to be Elena Rybakina, a former champion, against Loïs Boisson, who reached the French Open semi-finals last year.
Further excitement includes Alexander Zverev's debut, alongside appearances from Ben Shelton, Eline Svitolina, Alex de Minaur, Marta Kostyuk, and Jakub Mensik. The day also features Jacob Fearnley vs. Alex Michelsen and the return of Grigor Dimitrov. Stan Wawrinka begins his final campaign against Mario Berrettini.
The day culminates with a sensational return: Serena Williams, a seven-time champion, plays her first Wimbledon in four years at age 44. She faces Maya Joint on Centre Court, closing out the day's action and drawing immense global attention.