Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time but she unfortunately won’t be at Wimbledon this summer. 

Williams won 96 career titles, including 23 single Grand Slams across her illustrious career, dominating at SW19 over the years. 

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The sporting icon has won seven Wimbledon titles in total, seeing her become one of the most successful players ever at the tournament. 

However this year, Williams will not be competing, with the new era of female tennis players taking the reigns. 

Why is Serena Williams not playing at Wimbledon? 

Williams is not playing at Wimbledon this summer as she retired last year. 

The tennis legend announced took part in her final tournament in September, featuring at the US Open before bowing out.

After playing her final game, which she unfortunately lost, Williams addressed the crowd in tears saying: “Thank you so much, you guys were amazing. I tried. 

“Thank you daddy, I know you’re watching. Thanks mom. I just thank everyone that’s here, that’s been on my side for so many years, literally decades. 

“But it all started with my parents and they deserve everything so I’m really grateful for them. And I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus, so thank you Venus. It’s been a fun ride.”

Williams last match at Wimbledon was in 2022 when she crashed out in the first round after a 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 defeat to Harmony Tan.

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Who is the current female World No.1?

Williams spent 319 weeks as World No.1 throughout her career but after her retirement, there are new stars in town. 

And the current player top of the world rankings is 22-year-old Iga Swiatek. 

Swiatek has totted up 14 titles and four Grand Slams throughout her career so far, earning over £15million in prize money. 

She has already won three titles this year, tasting victory in Doha, Stuttgart and most recently at the French Open.

Since becoming the World No.1 in February, the Polish star has retained her place at the top and heads into Wimbledon as the favourite to lift the iconic trophy.

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