Serena Williams cancels press conference after Wimbledon first-round exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Serena Williams returned to singles action at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships but lost in the first round to Maya Joint. The match showcased Williams' resilience as she fought back after losing the first set and saved a match point in the second. Despite a spirited effort, Joint ultimately secured the win with a score of 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3. After the match, Williams chose to cancel her post-match press conference and instead issued a brief statement expressing her enjoyment of being back at Wimbledon. She will shift her focus to doubles, where she is set to partner with her sister, Venus Williams.
- •Williams faced Maya Joint, who is 24 years younger.
- •Match lasted two hours and 22 minutes.
- •Williams led in the third set before Joint's comeback.
- •Williams expressed joy in returning to Wimbledon.
- •She will next compete in doubles with Venus Williams.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Cancels Press Conference After Wimbledon Heartbreak but Issues Brief Statement
"Nearly four years after her retirement, Serena Williams made her highly anticipated return to singles action on Centre Court at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, thrilling the packed crowd with her resilient display. Despite the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s laudable effort, her campaign ended in the first round.
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