Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, loses first match to Maya Joint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Serena Williams faced Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon on June 30, 2026. This match marked Williams' return to singles play after four years. Despite winning the second set in a tiebreak, she was defeated with a scoreline of 3-6, 7-6 (6), 3-6. Patrick Mouratoglou, her former coach, praised her performance, noting the challenges of returning at age 44 and after a long absence. Williams is expected to compete in the women’s doubles alongside her sister, Venus, although a knee injury may affect her participation.
- •Serena Williams lost to Maya Joint in three sets at Wimbledon.
- •Mouratoglou commended Williams' competitiveness after four years off.
- •Williams won the second set in a tight tiebreaker.
- •She plans to play doubles with Venus Williams next.
- •A knee injury could impact her doubles participation.
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"Serena Williams’ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, has weighed in on the tennis legend’s return to the Grand Slam stage at the Wimbledon Championships. Williams played her first women’s singles match in four years and lost to Maya Joint in three sets in the first round of Wimbledon.
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