23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is finally returning to tennis. In a quest for the elusive all-time record, the American will be back at this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Williams’ last appearance coincidentally came at the same event last year.

However, after a long break from the sport, Serena will be part of the draw as a wildcard entry after the fall in her rankings.

Serena announces competitive return

Williams, 40, limped out of last year’s first-round match due to a leg injury announced the news on her Instagram account. She said, “SW and SW19. It?s a date. 2022 See you there. Let?s Go.”?The news is a big boost for the 7-time Wimbledon champion, who will come back to competitive action after a gap of 12 months.

Despite falling to 1208 in the rankings, a protected ranking will allow her participation at this year’s Wimbledon. However, with no ranking points, there is still a possibility we could see major names pull out. Serena, who has been a dominant champion at SW19, will return 20 years later after winning her first title.

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Serena Williams and Wimbledon

The grass surface has been a good hunting ground for the American. With victories in both singles and doubles, the All England Club has seen tremendous success for the former World No.1. Her last Wimbledon win came in 2016, beating Angelique Kerber in the final.

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At 41, the legendary American will aim to go for the unthinkable. Serena has won over 73 career titles in her career and dominated the World No. 1 ranking for 319 weeks.

The Wimbledon draw just got a lot better with the return of a legend of the sport. Serena will hope to make a swift return to her best at the grandest of stages.