Reason for Serena Williams snubbing Wimbledon media revealed after backlash

Tennis Reason for Serena Williams snubbing Wimbledon media revealed after backlash By Jenna Lemoncelli Published July 1, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Serena Williams did not participate in a post-match press conference after her first-round loss at Wimbledon on Tuesday in her singles return, and some let her have it on social media. The tournament said in a statement that Williams “unfortunately will not be able to undertake media this evening” — and deferred to quotes from the seven-time Wimbledon champ after her first Grand Slam match in four years. “It was really great to be back at Wimbledon,” Williams’ statement said. “I never expected to be here.

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