Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, is set to play her first match at Wimbledon on June 30, 2026, marking her return to the tournament for the first time since 2021. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time on Centre Court.
Williams, who last competed at Wimbledon in 2021 where she retired in the first round due to injury, has been on a comeback trail. She has not played a competitive match since the 2021 US Open, but has been training intensively. Her opponent in the first round is unseeded player Emma Raducanu, a former US Open champion.
Fans in the United States can watch the match live on ESPN, with coverage starting at 6:00 AM ET. In the UK, the BBC will broadcast the match live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Streaming options include ESPN+ and the Wimbledon app.
Williams, now 44, has not confirmed if this will be her final Wimbledon appearance. She has stated in interviews that she is taking her comeback "one match at a time." The match is expected to draw a large global audience.
