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Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 4 min read
Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.The All England club was holding one last wild card entry and the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion — who had already announced she'd play doubles with her sister Venus — had a decision to make.“I thought I sho...
Key takeaway The All England club was holding one last wild card entry and the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion — who had already announced she'd play doubles with her sister Venus — had a decision to make.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For tennis fans in the Tomball area, Serena Williams' decision to play singles at Wimbledon is a thrilling development, especially given her storied history at the grass-court Grand Slam. As a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, Williams' presence on the court is a draw for local viewers who have followed her career. Her matchup against 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia on Centre Court will likely be closely watched by tennis enthusiasts in Harris County, who will be eager to see how the 44-year-old Williams performs in her first singles match at Wimbledon since 2022. The fact that Williams had to talk herself into accepting the wild card entry adds a layer of intrigue to her comeback story, and local fans will be interested to see how she navigates the challenges of competing at the highest level once again.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.The All England club was holding one last wild card entry and the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion — who had already announced she'd play doubles with her sister Venus — had a decision to make.“I thought I sho...
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