Serena Williams returns to singles at Wimbledon against Maya Joint
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:21 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Serena Williams begins her singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round. Williams, a seven-time champion at the tournament, has received a wildcard entry and has not played competitively since the 2022 US Open. She will face Joint, currently ranked 53rd in the world, who has struggled recently, winning just one of her last 14 matches. British number one Emma Raducanu is set to play Croatia's Antonia Ruzic amid concerns over a shin injury. Williams could face 29th seed Alexandra Eala in her next match if she advances.
- •Williams has not played since the 2022 US Open.
- •Joint lost in the first round of Wimbledon last year.
- •Williams received a wildcard for the tournament.
- •Emma Raducanu faces Antonia Ruzic amid fitness concerns.
- •Williams could meet Iga Swiatek in the third round.
- 12:10 PMESPN — Serena draws Maya Joint, 20, in Wimbledon opener
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — Williams to start Wimbledon comeback against Joint
- 9:20 AMBBC Sport — Williams to begin Wimbledon comeback against Joint
"Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years.But just prior to the Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's this year, Williams announced her stunning return, a move motivated by a desire to play in front of her two young daughters.
"American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
"American superstar Serena Williams makes her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 26, 2026, 12:10 PMSerena draws Maya Joint, 20, in Wimbledon opener
Serena Williams will play 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:50 AMSerena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years.But just prior to the Wimbledon warm-up event at Queen's this year, Williams announced her stunning return, a move motivated by a desire to play in front of her two young daughters.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:21 AMWilliams to start Wimbledon comeback against Joint
American superstar Serena Williams makes her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 9:20 AMWilliams to begin Wimbledon comeback against Joint
American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
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