Express.co.uk
·Jul 2026
Wimbledon TV figures as one player blows away rivals with incredible pulling power
Serena Williams’ return to singles at Wimbledon generated an average of 1.8 million viewers on ESPN, peaking at 2.1 million despite occurring on a weekday afternoon in the US. The audience exceeded last year’s men’s semi-final ratings and contributed to ESPN’s highest Day 2 viewership and strongest first-round performance on record. Williams, who lost to Australia’s Maya Joint after returning from a long absence, had also received wild cards for singles and doubles, though her doubles participation with sister Venus remains uncertain.