Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, exits in first round

At Wimbledon 2026, Serena Williams, 44, made her Grand Slam singles return as a wild card but lost to 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round. The tournament has seen early exits from top seeds, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and second seed Elena Rybakina. Iga Swiatek also failed to defend her title, marking a dramatic first round. The tournament continues as players compete for advancement in the prestigious grass-court championship.