American legend Serena Williams is to make a stunning return to grand slam singles tennis, attempting to reclaim her Wimbledon title at the age of 44, nearly four years since her last match at the US Open.
Seven-times champion Williams, was handed the final women's singles wildcard by the All England Club on Sunday evening (Monday AEST) in a wholly unexpected and sensational development after playing only two doubles matches in her recent comeback.
The woman considered perhaps the greatest player of all-time had already been assured of a shock return to the championships for the first time in four years by accepting a doubles wildcard to play alongside elder sister, 46-year-old Venus Williams.
But the singles news came quite out of the blue, after she effectively laughed off the idea earlier in the month by suggesting: "You think I'm ready for singles? I need to get to work."
