American is a five-time singles champion at All England ClubHeather Watson and Katie Boulter also receive wildcards
Venus Williams will make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wildcard entry on Wednesday.
Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and reached the final in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club.
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