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Maya Joint takes on Serena Williams at Wimbledon first round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:53 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Maya Joint takes on Serena Williams at Wimbledon first round

Summary

Maya Joint, a 20-year-old player from Australia, faces Serena Williams in the first round at Wimbledon. Joint, ranked No. 53, drew the seven-time champion for the highly anticipated match scheduled for next week. Having struggled in 2026, Joint seeks to make an impact against Williams, who is returning to singles play after a nearly four-year absence. Both players expressed their excitement about the matchup, with Joint acknowledging the challenge but also seeing an opportunity to compete. Ajla Tomljanovic offered support, emphasizing that Joint has nothing to lose in this matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Joint faces Williams in the first round at Wimbledon next week.
•Joint has a career record of two wins in Grand Slams.
•Williams returns to singles after nearly four years away.
•Ajla Tomljanovic praises Joint's potential against Williams.
•Match is viewed as a major opportunity for Joint.

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4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Maya Joint? She hopes to spoil the Serena Williams party at Wimbledon

What they're saying

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Maya Joint's cheering section at Wimbledon for her match of a lifetime against Serena Williams will be small. Joint, 20, was drawn to face the seven-time Wimbledon champion in the first round and knows she'll need to tune out what likely will be a stadium — probably Centre Court — full of fans hoping to see the 44-year-old Williams launch a successful singles comeback. “I’m expecting big serves and big forehands,” Joint said.
— Yahoo Sportsby KEN MAGUIRE

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