The Latest Breaking News from Serena Williams

Things will be a little bit different for Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon this year.

The seven-time Wimbledon champion has not played since retiring in the first round at SW19 in 2021

The US Open champion is still struggling with a side strain she picked up at the Nottingham Open and is not expected to compete at the Eastbourne International

MIAMI — England just finished celebrating its Queen’s 75-year reign and now gets to cheer its tennis queen’s unexpected return at Wimbledon commencing June 27. There is great sentiment wrapped in both occasions because we know that, amid the celebration, we are watching the end draw near.

Wimbledon had not planned to name their wild cards until today but quickly brought that announcement forward to confirm the American's invite

Williams' announcement marks her return to professional competition since sustaining an injury at the tournament last year. It's also another chance for her to win her 24th Grand Slam singles title.

Serena is back!

Doubts had been growing over whether the 40-year-old would play again, after a tearful exit at the All England Club last year.

Williams has not competed anywhere since getting injured during the first set of her first-round match at the All England Club a year ago.