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Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon (opens original article in a new tab)

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Serena Williams has been given a Wimbledon women's singles wildcard and is expected to be a major draw at the tournament, with her return seen as a significant boost for the event's popularity. She has been using a weight-loss drug to improve her performance and former players believe she still has the physical tools to compete at the highest level.

  • Serena Williams received a Wimbledon women's singles wildcard despite not qualifying automatically
  • Williams will team up with sister Venus in doubles and is expected to be a major draw at the tournament
  • Williams has been using a GLP-1 weight-loss drug to lose 34 pounds and improve her performance
  • Andy Roddick believes Williams still has the physical tools to compete at the highest level

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