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’ presence has been emanating throughout SW19 — the famous post code of Wimbledon — as she prepares to play her first singles match at the event in four years Tuesday when she faces No. 53 Maya Joint in the first round. Mirra Andreeva, who just won the French Open, was basically crossing her fingers when the Wimbledon draw was announced.

Full Wimbledon singles entry lists and what to watch out for as the 44-year-old Williams headlines the draw for the first time since 2022

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