A comeback at Wimbledon is crazy ... then again, it's Serena Williams
Serena Williams was defeated by Australian Maya Joint in her first professional singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old lost the three-set match with a score of 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3. Williams described the return as "amazing" despite the loss.
What changed
Serena Williams played her first singles match of the tournament and was eliminated in the opening round.
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Serena Williams loses opening round match in Wimbledon singles return
confidence 100%Serena Williams was defeated by Australian Maya Joint in her first professional singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old lost the three-set match with a score of 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3. Williams described the return as "amazing" despite the loss.
What's confirmed:
- Maya Joint of Australia defeated Serena Williams in the opening round of Wimbledon.
- The match ended in three sets with a score of 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3.
- This was Williams' first professional singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open.
- Maya Joint is 20 years old.
Still unconfirmed:
- Greg Rusedski suggested this may have been Williams' final singles match.
- Williams gave Maya Joint a cold handshake after the match.
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Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles with wildcard
confidence 100%Serena Williams will compete in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon 2026. The 23-time Grand Slam champion gained entry to the singles draw via a wildcard. She returns to the court at age 44.
What's confirmed:
- Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon 2026 after receiving a wild card entry.
- Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.
- The athlete will compete in both singles and doubles at the tournament.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old.