Serena Williams faces Maja Joint in Wimbledon first round matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Serena Williams is set to compete against Australia's Maja Joint in the first round of Wimbledon. This marks Williams' return to singles after a four-year retirement. Joint, the 20-year-old Eastbourne champion, has struggled in 2026 with a 3-15 record. The winner of this match may face Filipino 25th seed Alexandra Eala in the next round.
- •Match scheduled at Wimbledon on June 26, 2026.
- •Williams returns to singles after four years away.
- •Joint won Eastbourne last year but has struggled this season.
- •Next potential opponent for the winner is 25th seed Eala.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Gets Tough Draw For Wimbledon Return
- 9:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — Serena Williams faces Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener as Raducanu dealt tough draw
"Seven-time champion could face Swiatek in third round Ostapenko and Sabalenka drawn in Raducanu’s quarter Serena Williams will face Australia’s Maja Joint at Wimbledon in her long-awaited return to singles competition after four years of retirement, a match between two players born nearly 25 years apart. Joint, a talented 20-year-old who won Eastbourne last year, has struggled badly with her form this year, compiling a 3-15 record in 2026. The winner of their first round match could face the in-form Filipino 25th seed Alexandra Eala. Continue reading...
"Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon 2026 singles campaign against Maya Joint of Australia on Tuesday, but her route could The Serena Williams Gets Tough Draw For Wimbledon Return first appeared on The Blast
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:00 PMSerena Williams Gets Tough Draw For Wimbledon Return
Serena Williams will begin her Wimbledon 2026 singles campaign against Maya Joint of Australia on Tuesday, but her route could The Serena Williams Gets Tough Draw For Wimbledon Return first appeared on The Blast
- The Guardian SportJun 26, 2026, 9:36 AMSerena Williams faces Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener as Raducanu dealt tough draw
Seven-time champion could face Swiatek in third round Ostapenko and Sabalenka drawn in Raducanu’s quarter Serena Williams will face Australia’s Maja Joint at Wimbledon in her long-awaited return to singles competition after four years of retirement, a match between two players born nearly 25 years apart. Joint, a talented 20-year-old who won Eastbourne last year, has struggled badly with her form this year, compiling a 3-15 record in 2026. The winner of their first round match could face the in-form Filipino 25th seed Alexandra Eala. Continue reading...
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