Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, narrowly loses to Maya Joint
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Serena Williams fell short in her Wimbledon singles comeback, losing to Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3. The match marked Williams' first singles appearance at Wimbledon since 2022, with the crowd rallying behind her during a competitive match. After losing the first set, Williams battled back to win a tense second set but was unable to secure the victory in the deciding set. Williams' return to competitive singles play drew significant attention, showcasing her enduring legacy in the sport.
- •Williams was making her 22nd appearance at Wimbledon.
- •The match went to three sets with Williams saving a match point.
- •Joint secured her first win at Wimbledon with this match.
- •Williams last competed in singles at Wimbledon in 2022.
- •The crowd provided overwhelming support for Williams throughout the match.
- 9:21 PMBBC Sport — Williams falls just short on epic Wimbledon singles return
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Williams falls just short on epic Wimbledon singles return
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles comeback ends in a loss on a remarkable Centre Court night
"THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — The Serena Williams Wimbledon comeback may not have begun with the fairytale victory Centre Court was hoping for, but this was still one of the most remarkable nights in the tournament’s history. Twenty-year-old Australian Maya Joint ultimately defeated Williams 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3, but seeing the 23-time Grand Slam champion compete at the All England Club at 44, after a four-year absence from singles action, still made for a remarkable occasion. Williams had looked d
"Serena Williams came agonisingly close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
"Serena Williams came agonisingly close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
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External links- BBC SportJun 30, 2026, 9:21 PMWilliams falls just short on epic Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams came agonisingly close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:06 PMWilliams falls just short on epic Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams came agonisingly close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:01 PMSerena Williams’ Wimbledon singles comeback ends in a loss on a remarkable Centre Court night
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — The Serena Williams Wimbledon comeback may not have begun with the fairytale victory Centre Court was hoping for, but this was still one of the most remarkable nights in the tournament’s history. Twenty-year-old Australian Maya Joint ultimately defeated Williams 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3, but seeing the 23-time Grand Slam champion compete at the All England Club at 44, after a four-year absence from singles action, still made for a remarkable occasion. Williams had looked d
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