Serena Williams requests wildcards for grass court return

Speculation about a Serena Williams comeback has intensified with reports that the 44-year-old is submitting wildcard requests for the grass court season. The former world number one has re-entered the anti-doping testing pool, a step typically taken by active professionals.

Jon Wertheim said on the Served Podcast that multiple wildcard requests have been made for the grass court season. He added that Williams is personally putting in the requests rather than waiting for tournament offers. Wertheim also mentioned the possibility of a doubles appearance at Queen’s Club alongside Victoria Mboko.

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Following her February eligibility reinstatement, Novak Djokovic voiced confidence in Serena Williams' return to professional tennis during an Indian Wells Masters press conference. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion's potential comeback has generated excitement among players, with Djokovic speculating on doubles with sister Venus.

Victoria Mboko addressed rumors linking her to a potential doubles partnership with Serena Williams following her second-round win at the French Open. The 19-year-old expressed admiration for the 23-time Grand Slam champion but emphasized that any return remains Williams' decision. Reports suggest possible wildcards for the upcoming grass-court season.

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Venus Williams has been awarded a main draw wildcard for the Mutua Madrid Open WTA 1000, her first clay court event since 2021. The 45-year-old American returns to the surface amid a nine-match losing streak. José Morgado announced the entry on X on April 7.

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the grass-court season including Wimbledon due to a wrist injury. The decision has drawn criticism from some former players but support from others who highlight the Spaniard's need for rest.

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Stan Wawrinka has accepted a wildcard for the ATP 500 Barcelona Open as part of a busy clay-court schedule in his announced final season on tour. The 40-year-old Swiss player, who revealed 2026 as his last year in December, will also compete in Monte-Carlo, Geneva, Estoril and Roland Garros.

The International Tennis Integrity Agency has charged 2023 Wimbledon singles champion Marketa Vondrousova with refusing a doping test in December 2025. The Czech player cited mental health struggles and fear from a late-night visit by testers as reasons for her refusal. No provisional suspension has been imposed, allowing her to compete pending the outcome.

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Following the star-studded entry list announced last month, the 2026 BNP Paribas Open draw has been released, highlighting a possible semifinal between top seed Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Defending men's champion Jack Draper faces a tough path including a projected fourth-rounder against Djokovic, while Russian players like Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev contend with travel disruptions from Dubai. Women's top seed Iga Swiatek eyes a third title against a deep field with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka.

 

 

 

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