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Maya Joint defeats Serena Williams in first round at Wimbledon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Maya Joint defeats Serena Williams in first round at Wimbledon

Summary

Maya Joint earns a significant three-set victory over Serena Williams in the first round at Wimbledon on June 30, 2026. Joint expressed admiration for Williams, reflecting on how she grew up watching her play. Despite a challenging year with an 11-match losing streak, Joint demonstrated resilience and composure. After the match, Joint's quick handshake with Williams highlighted the emotional weight of the moment. Williams displayed commendable skill despite being out of competitive play for four years and recently having a child. Joint will advance to face Alexandra Eala in the second round.

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By the Numbers

•Maya Joint wins in three sets against Serena Williams at Wimbledon.
•Joint faced a recent 11-match losing streak before this victory.
•Serena had not played competitively for four years prior to this event.
•Joint will face Alexandra Eala in the next round.
•The handshake between Joint and Williams capped off an emotional match.

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Serena exits Wimbledon with just a quick handshake with Maya Joint

What they're saying

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Maya Joint admitted that she admired Serena Williams as she grew up watching her play. She handled the moment well and scored a well-earned victory over Serena in three sets. MORE: ESPN should be a bit less biased in Serena…
— Yahoo Sports

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