Serena Williams’ strong return to competitive tennis on grass at Queen’s Club in June 2026, where she secured a doubles victory alongside Victoria Mboko before her partner’s knee injury ended their run, has shifted expectations for Wimbledon participation. At age 44 and four years after retiring following the 2022 US Open, the seven-time Wimbledon singles champion demonstrated trademark power and movement on the surface. All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton publicly highlighted the excitement around Williams’ grass-court comeback, while tournament organizers signaled she is likely to receive a doubles wildcard when decisions are finalized. Williams has indicated she is weighing options, including further grass events like Berlin, but has not ruled out SW19. These developments—combined with her historical dominance on Wimbledon’s lawns and absence of reported personal injuries—have driven trader consensus toward an 80% implied probability she will play in some capacity.