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Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion had initially planned to play doubles with her sister Venus.
A notable development in the tennis world has emerged, with Serena Williams considering an offer to play singles at Wimbledon. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion had initially planned to play doubles with her sister Venus. Details about Williams' decision-making process are available, indicating that she had to convince herself to accept the offer.
The All England club had been holding one last wild card entry, which was extended to Williams. Further information about Williams' experience and her decision to play singles at age 44 can be found through local news sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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