Serena Williams faces Maya Joint at Wimbledon 2026 in opening round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Serena Williams makes her return to Wimbledon on June 30, 2026, facing Maya Joint in the first round. The match is scheduled as the third contest on Centre Court, with an estimated start time of 11:30 a.m. ET. Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, returns after retiring post-2022 US Open, and will also compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus. Joint, who ranks 87th in the world, will be up against the crowd-favorite and 23-time grand slam champion Williams, adding to the anticipation surrounding the match.
- •Williams plays her first singles match since 2022.
- •Match scheduled for June 30 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- •Serena returns on a wildcard entry.
- •Williams and Venus will compete in doubles.
- •Joint, currently ranked No. 87, faces a historic opponent.
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