Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, faces Maya Joint in first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Serena Williams is making her much-anticipated return to Wimbledon, having received a wild card into the main draw. After a four-year absence, she will compete as a seven-time singles champion and also play doubles with her sister Venus Williams. Her last appearance came at the 2022 US Open, where she lost in the third round. Novak Djokovic praised Williams as an inspiration ahead of the tournament, which officially starts Monday. Williams is set to face Maya Joint in her opening match on Tuesday.
- •Williams last played a singles match in 2022 at the US Open.
- •She has received a wild card to enter the Wimbledon main draw.
- •Wimbledon begins officially on Monday.
- •Djokovic expresses admiration for Williams' return to the sport.
- •Williams will play against Maya Joint on Tuesday.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic is just as excited to see Serena Williams back at Wimbledon as we are
"Williams is playing in her first Wimbledon in four years.
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