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Serena Williams sprinkles stardust at Wimbledon with top female players toiling

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 sprinkles stardust at Wimbledon with top female players toiling

TL;DR

  • Serena Williams has returned to Wimbledon after a four-year retirement, attracting significant attention.
  • Her motivations for returning are unclear, with possibilities including sharing her career with her children or missing the spotlight.
  • Williams has been visible in practice sessions, facing other players and showing both erratic play and strong moments, particularly with her serve.
  • She has a favorable first-round draw against Maya Joint, who is in a slump.
  • The article notes that other top female players like Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff have been unconvincing recently.
  • The women's draw is described as open and competitive, especially on grass.
  • Williams is expected to capture the majority of attention at the beginning of the tournament.