Overview
- The Served podcast reported on Wednesday that Williams has submitted multiple wildcard requests for the grass‑court season, with one request said to be a doubles entry at Queen’s Club partnering Victoria Mboko.
- Victoria Mboko said she has stayed in touch with Williams and that any comeback announcement is for Williams to make, while Mboko expressed excitement at the reported pairing.
- The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed Williams rejoined the registered testing pool and completed the mandatory six‑month availability period, leaving her eligible to play on tour.
- Tournament organisers have not granted wildcards and the Lawn Tennis Association has said decisions are pending, noting its usual preference for British recipients but allowing for exceptional circumstances; Wimbledon’s first wildcard announcements are scheduled for the week of June 15.
- Commentators including Andy Roddick have speculated the moves could presage a wider return to singles at Wimbledon, though Williams has not publicly confirmed plans and previously denied she intended to come back.