Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon After Four Years

Tennis fans finally get to see Serena Williams compete at Wimbledon again. The 44 year old icon received a wild card for this year's tournament. Her first singles match arrives four years after her last appearance. Williams faces 20 year old Australian Maya Joint in the opening round.

When and where to watch the match

Williams and Joint take the court shortly after 11:30 a.m. ET today. The match takes place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. ESPN will broadcast the match live for fans across the US. Viewers can also stream the match through an ESPN Unlimited subscription. This marks Williams' first singles match since her US Open exit in 2022.

Why this comeback matters so much

Williams holds an extraordinary record at the All England Club historically. She has won seven singles titles throughout her legendary tennis career. Her combined Wimbledon title count, including doubles, reaches an impressive fourteen total. Few players in tennis history have matched her success at this venue. Her return adds major excitement to this year's tournament storylines.

A family reunion on the doubles court too

Williams isn't competing alone during this Wimbledon comeback. Her sister Venus Williams will join her in the doubles draw. The sisters previously won six Wimbledon doubles titles together as a team. Their last shared title at the tournament came back in 2016. Fans are eager to see whether the sisters can recapture that magic.

Williams opponent brings her own rising momentum

Maya Joint currently holds the No. 53 ranking in women's tennis. This marks just her second appearance in the Wimbledon main draw. Joint enters as a slight betting favorite against the seasoned champion. Despite the odds, Williams remains a dangerous and unpredictable opponent. Her experience and grass court pedigree make this matchup unpredictable for fans.