Serena Williams set to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon first round

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Serena Williams set to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon first round
Summary

Serena Williams will return to singles action at Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 30, facing Australia’s Maya Joint in the first round. At 44, Williams has received the final wildcard into the draw, marking her first singles match since the 2022 US Open. The seven-time Wimbledon champion will also compete in doubles with her sister Venus, who is 46, starting on either July 2 or July 3. Williams has expressed intentions to prepare thoroughly ahead of her singles match, following recent appearances in doubles at Queen’s and the Berlin Open.

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  • Williams plays Maya Joint in first-round singles match on July 30.
  • She also competes in doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon.
  • This marks Williams' return to singles after the 2022 US Open.
  • Williams practiced at Wimbledon and played doubles at Queen’s and in Berlin.
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Williams, 44, will play Australia’s Maya Joint in her first-round match on Tuesday

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Serena Williams will take the court against Maya Joint on Tuesday.

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