Serena Williams reveals why she came back to play Wimbledon
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Serena Williams was initially uncertain about playing singles at Wimbledon and had to persuade herself to accept the tournament's last singles wild card.
- The 44-year-old tennis legend made the decision just one day before the deadline, expressing mixed feelings about returning to singles competition.
- Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, recently returned to tennis in doubles, partnering with her sister Venus and other players at various tournaments.
- The Williams sisters will face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in the first round of Wimbledon, while Serena will play against 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint.
- Serena, who announced she was "evolving" away from tennis in 2022 without formally retiring, acknowledged feeling nervous about her comeback.
