Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Serena Williams to make sensational comeback as Katie Boulter carries British hopes

Seven-times singles champion Serena Williams, 44, is returning to Wimbledon’s Centre Court for the first time in four years

Serena Williams makes her sensational Wimbledon comeback on Tuesday when she takes on 53-seed Maya Joint in the first round of the women’s singles.

The seven-times Wimbledon champion, 44, is scheduled to play in the third match on what is sure to be a packed Centre Court.

Williams is playing Wimbledon for the first time in four years as she returns to action.

Britain’s Katie Boulter takes on Tyra Caterina Grant while French Open winner Alexander Zverev begins his journey for a second grand slam title when he takes on Alexander Blockx.

It comes after a record 10 British players were knocked out on first day of Wimbledon.

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More struggles for British players

The Standard’s Matt Verri reports live from Wimbledon:

Well... we've picked up where we left off yesterday. More struggles for the British players. Boulter loses the first set 6-4 and she's got it all to do now. It was a fairly tight set, but Boulter had far too many doubles faults in her opening games and it has proved costly.

Women's Super League stars arrive at Wimbledon

Women’s Super League stars Maya Le Tissier and Freya Godfrey have both made their way through the Arrivals Hub in SW19.

They are the first of what will be many stars arriving on the second day of the tournament.

Maya Le Tissier in the Arrivals Hub

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Freya Godfrey in the Arrivals Hub at The Championships

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Not a great start for Katie Boulter

Katie Boulter is not off to the flying start that we would have been hoping for.

Her teenage opponent Tyra Caterina Grant appears to be firing on all cylinders on day two.

Katie Boulter of Great Britain during her Ladies' Singles match against Tyra Caterina Grant of Italy

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Play is underway!

After a spot of drizzle, play is underway at the 2026 Championships. British hopeful Katie Boulter is facing Italy’s Tyra Caterina Grant on Court 3, while wildcard Katie Swan is playing Irina-Camelia Begu on Court 16.

Elsewhere on Court 18, there’s an all-American clash between Day and Keys.

Robin Montgomery of the United States during her Ladies' Singles match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy

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Jasmine Paolini of Italy during her Ladies' Singles match against Robin Montgomery of the United States

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Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a backhand against Clara Tauson of Denmark

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Boulter arrives to big ovation as she hopes to lift British mood

The Standard’s Matt Verri reports live from Wimbledon:

Court 3 is packed this morning as Boulter walks out to a big ovation. After a horrendous opening day for the Brits, a lot is riding on Boulter lifting the mood against the world number 172. Sun is starting to break through the clouds, perfect conditions. Hopefully we get some tennis to match it.

The Brits stepping onto court today

A record ten Britons were eliminated in the first round on Monday, but nine more are taking to the court today.

The best of the bunch will be former British no.1 Katie Boulter, who is battling Italy’s Tyra Caterina Grant on Court 3 in a few moments.

Toby Samuel will face Jakub Mensik while Billy Harris will face Karen Khachanov.

Arthur Fery, Jan Choinski, Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, and Harry Wendelken will also be taking to the court.

Jack Pinnington Jones will also resume his match against Brandon Nakashima, after the match was suspended on day one.

Katie Boulter of Great Britain arriving for a practice session on Day One

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How to dress to impress at Wimbledon

A-listers and spectators alike wowed at day one of the Championships, adorning pastel dresses, floral numbers, and perfectly tailored suits.

As we wait for the next batch of celebrities to waltz onto the lawn, take a look at how you too can ace the Wimbledon dress code.

Best Wimbledon outfit ideas to ace the dress code

From polka dots to stripes and all-white, these are the do’s and don’ts for looking chic at Wimbledon

Why are there so many injuries at Wimbledon?

Several big names are missing out on their chance at The Championships due to injury, including seven-time champion Carlos Alcaraz, and British hopefuls Jack Draper and Emma Radacanu.

It has raised the question as to why there are so many injuries.

Novak Djokovic called for tournament formats and the calendar to be addressed after his opening win on Centre Court on Monday.

The 24-time Grand Slam winner said: "I think tennis really needs a reset of some kind on a bigger level,

"I think our tours are not functioning well at all. There are a lot of things happening backstage, meetings, and relationships are not going in the right direction.

"There will always be Grand Slams - the most important tournaments we have in our sport.

"But the tournaments have to look at the format, the rules, the calendar. There's a lot of complaints."

Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory against Yibing Wu of the People's Republic of China

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Much cooler in SW19 on Day Two of Wimbledon

The Standard’s Matt Verri reports live from Wimbledon:

There’s a bit of rain around Wimbledon this morning. No sign of the sun yet, grey clouds all over SW19. Should still be fine to get underway at 11am on the outside courts but much cooler temperatures for the players.

Everything you need to know about the queue

Spectators are lining up outside the All England Club as they hope to get their hands on last-minute tickets and grounds passes.

The Standard’s Maddie Dowds has everything you need to know here.

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