Serena Williams stepped back onto Centre Court at Wimbledon for the first time in four years, a seven-time champion now 44 and noticeably slimmer – the result of weight-loss jabs, according to insiders. Her opponent, Maya Joint, faced a woman who could have been sipping champagne by the pool with her daughters, but, as those close to her say, that would not really be Serena Williams.
Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, was among the family members supporting her return. The Independent noted that the tennis legend’s family backed her at Wimbledon, where she is seeking her first singles win at the tournament in seven years.
“Serena Williams, 44, returns to Wimbledon's Centre Court for the first time in four years, now slimmed down via weight-loss jabs.”
But the comeback is not just about tennis. Insiders have revealed that Williams has plans involving Meghan Markle, though the details remain closely guarded. The Duchess of Sussex has long been a friend, and the two are said to be working on something together.
Williams’ slimline appearance has drawn attention. The weight-loss jabs, a recent addition to her regimen, have helped her shed pounds after her playing days seemed over. Yet the drive to compete again proved irresistible. At an age when most champions have long retired, she is back on the grass, facing a younger opponent with the same fierce determination that made her a legend.
The match on Centre Court marks her first Wimbledon appearance since 2022. Whether she can recapture her old form remains to be seen, but for now, the sporting world is watching.