World No. 1 Iga Swiatek reacts to Serena Williams confirming her participation in Wimbledon

On Tuesday, Serena Williams confirmed her participation in this year's Wimbledon after a year-long absence due to injury. And among those reacting to the surprising news was World No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

Williams posted a picture on Instagram that confirmed the news, which was followed by the tournament annoucing that the seven-time winner had been given a main draw wildcard.

"SW and SW19," Williams captioned the image. "It’s a date. 2022 See you there. Let's go."

Soon ater that, Iga Swiatek commented on Serena Williams' post celebrating the news.

"What a news, see you there," Swiatek said.

Iga Swiatek's comment on Williams' post confirming her participation in Wimbledon

Williams' last match on tour came at Wimbledon itself, where she was forced to retire due to a leg injury after slipping on the grass. As a result of her long layoff, the American's ranking has now dropped to 1208th in the world.

Serena Williams will also play the Rothesay International in Eastbourne

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will compete in the Doubles event of the Rothesay International in Eastbourne

Before competing at Wimbledon, Serena WIlliams will also make an appearance at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne. The LTA's official website stated that Williams has received a wildcard for the doubles event, where she will partner World No. 4 Ons Jabeur.

"The LTA is pleased to announce that tennis superstar Serena Williams is set to make her first tournament appearance in almost a year, when she will pair up with Tunisia’s world No.4 Ons Jabeur for the doubles event of the LTA’s Rothesay International at Eastbourne next week having received a wildcard," a statement on the LTA's official website read.

Williams on her part said she is excited to return to Eastbourne and play in front of the fans again. The American also stated that the city has a unique charm which cannot be seen anywhere else on the tour.

“I am excited to return to the Rothesay International tournament in England and to be back on the grass - a surface that has been so good to me throughout my career," Williams said. "Eastbourne has a unique charm that you don’t see anywhere else on Tour and I’m looking forward to playing in front of the fans again.”

After being inactive for so long, Williams will look to make the most out of her time in Eastbourne so that she can get some match practice before bidding for an eighth Wimbledon title.