In a huge development just days before the start of Wimbledon, Serena Williams has announced her participation in this year's Championships. Posting an update on Instagram, the seven-time Wimbledon titlist announced the news of her comeback, attracting great buzz on social media.Wimbledon tournament organizers confirmed soon after that Serena Williams has received a wildcard for the event.Wimbledon@WimbledonThe stage awaits.Our 7-time champion @serenawilliams will return to Wimbledon as a wild card this summer for her 21st appearance3662739The stage awaits.Our 7-time champion @serenawilliams will return to Wimbledon as a wild card this summer for her 21st appearance https://t.co/7ddMAv7mOq View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe fans, naturally, couldn't contain their excitement on social media. Hundreds of them welcomed the news of Williams' comeback at Wimbledon, a year since she last played on the WTA tour at the same tournament."I haven’t been excited for tennis in MONTHS. The Queen is back," one fan wrote on Twitter.C@s@AO_SW19I haven’t been excited for tennis in MONTHS. The Queen is back, ho! #24OnGrass #OneLastRide @serenawilliams3813I haven’t been excited for tennis in MONTHS. The Queen is back, ho! #24OnGrass #OneLastRide @serenawilliams https://t.co/CfXEzeXNTATennis Puneet 🐺@TennisPuneetThe news of @serenawilliams playing @Wimbledon is giving the tournament a whole new vibe31The news of @serenawilliams playing @Wimbledon is giving the tournament a whole new vibe🎶 Do, Re, Muzzi 🎶@muzzeltov@serenawilliams back at @Wimbledon?! All is right in the world.2@serenawilliams back at @Wimbledon?! All is right in the world.Usually, most players would fancy their chances against someone coming back after a year-long absence, that too at the age of 40. However, journalist Jon Wertheim believes that Williams' past record at Wimbledon will cause players plenty of fear about being placed alongside her in the draw."Serena Williams is 40. Her last completed match was more than a year ago....and there will be 127 women hoping like hell they don't draw her in round one at Wimbledon," Wertheim wrote on Twitter.Jon Wertheim@jon_wertheimSerena Williams is 40. Her last completed match was more than a year ago....and there will be 127 women hoping like hell they don't draw her in round one @Wimbledon50648Serena Williams is 40. Her last completed match was more than a year ago....and there will be 127 women hoping like hell they don't draw her in round one @WimbledonPam Shriver@PHShriverOk waking up in California to some exciting @serenawilliams @Wimbledon news! !!!!!! 🏼🏼🏼🏼20017Ok waking up in California to some exciting @serenawilliams @Wimbledon news! 🎾!!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Regardless of the level at which Serena Williams is eventually able to play, many fans are just excited to see the 23-time Major champion back on the court."Whether Serena comes back and plays singles, doubles or mixed. Wins no matches or 7 matches, I am so appreciative of just seeing her play again. Forever my Favourite," said one such fan.Dale@DaleyLipsWhether Serena comes back and plays singles, doubles or mixed. Wins no matches or 7 matches, I am so appreciative of just seeing her play again. Forever my Favourite32Whether Serena comes back and plays singles, doubles or mixed. Wins no matches or 7 matches, I am so appreciative of just seeing her play again. Forever my FavouriteOlly@otakoyakisobaThe Queen is back! Serena Williams is playing Wimbledon after being out of injury for 1 year. I’m so happy. 27The Queen is back! Serena Williams is playing Wimbledon after being out of injury for 1 year. I’m so happy. 😭 https://t.co/v7GUB47aflScott Barclay@BarclayCard18There is absolutely no chance that I'll be able to actually see one of her matches but even if I walk by Serena Williams at Wimbledon, I will die a happy man.56There is absolutely no chance that I'll be able to actually see one of her matches but even if I walk by Serena Williams at Wimbledon, I will die a happy man.Moni Torrison@forced_errorHow to tell my employer “leave me alone, Serena Williams is coming.”434How to tell my employer “leave me alone, Serena Williams is coming.”Meanwhile, there are those who believe Williams can go all the way and clinch the title in London, despite the long lay-off.matei@makeupmateiEVERYBODY STAND TF UP. SERENA WILLIAMS IS COMING BACK AS SOON AS NEXT WEEK AND IT’S GONNA BE A GOOD TIME. THE CHASE CONTINUES AND WE WILL SEE EVERYBODY IN LONDON. #RENASARMY #24ONGRASS #24INLONDON4512EVERYBODY STAND TF UP. SERENA WILLIAMS IS COMING BACK AS SOON AS NEXT WEEK AND IT’S GONNA BE A GOOD TIME. THE CHASE CONTINUES AND WE WILL SEE EVERYBODY IN LONDON. #RENASARMY #24ONGRASS #24INLONDON https://t.co/PPXBlBwC1salex@alex_abadsserena williams is playing wimbledonbeyonce is working on an albumi am going to apologize in advance for the person i will become when bey releases the first single on the weekend serena wins wimby672serena williams is playing wimbledonbeyonce is working on an albumi am going to apologize in advance for the person i will become when bey releases the first single on the weekend serena wins wimbyWill Serena Williams play at Wimbledon with a new coach by her side?Day Two: The Championships - Wimbledon 2021Shortly after Serena Williams' announcement, Venus Williams' coach Eric Hechtman hinted at working with the 23-time Grand Slam champion along with her older sister. Serena Williams recently ended her association with long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou, and there is a good likelihood of Hechtman coaching both the sisters."LFG! So pumped for this trip with the (goat emoji)," Hechtman wrote on Instagram, resharing Williams' post.Venus Williams Fandom@QueenVee_FandomWow @serenawilliams has hired @EricHechtman Venus’s coach to work with her also141Wow @serenawilliams has hired @EricHechtman Venus’s coach to work with her also https://t.co/PzxKAfVUwXMeanwhile, there are also hints that Williams' comeback might get underway a week before Wimbledon at the Eastbourne International - a WTA 500 event played on grass. The American tagged the event's Instagram handle in her post, indicating that she might play the warm-up tournament.The American superstar has dropped outside the top 1000 in the WTA rankings due to her lengthy absence, and is currently ranked No. 1208. It is highly likely that Williams will face a top player in the first two rounds itself, as she bids for an eighth title at Wimbledon.