Her motivations for returning may be hard to gauge but there is no doubt the returning former champion will steal the early spotlight at SW19

Serena Williams refused to let a scorching heatwave keep her from Wimbledon's Aorangi Park practice courts as the Grand Slam champion prepares for her highly anticipated return.

The 44-year-old will compete in the doubles and singles draw at the All England Club. Plus, Markéta Vondroušová’s ban, American tennis success and more.

All-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fit

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Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years.

Her motivations for returning may be hard to gauge but there is no doubt the returning former champion will steal the early spotlight at SW19

Serena Williams is making her return to singles at Wimbledon and learned her first-round opponent on Friday.

Iga Swiatek is the defending champion. Aryna Sabalenka is the No. 1 women’s singles player. Serena Williams is the star, though, at Wimbledon.

LONDON: Iga Swiatek is the defending champion. Aryna Sabalenka is the No. 1 women’s singles player. Serena Williams is the star, though, at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Williams’…

The 23-time grand slam champion is mobbed by fans and praised by players as she returns to the All England Club ahead of her comeback match.