Serena Williams Falls to Maya Joint in First Round at Wimbledon
5 verified3 unconfirmed
Serena Williams lost to Maya Joint 6-3, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday. The match was Williams' first singles appearance at a Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open. Joint, a 20-year-old from Australia, said she had been dreaming of playing on Centre Court and called Williams a "legend." Williams, who announced her return to tennis earlier this month, pushed the match to three sets but was ultimately defeated. The 23-time Grand Slam champion showed flashes of her previous form but could not secure the win.
What’s verified
Serena Williams lost to Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.
The final score was 6-3, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3.
The match was Williams' first singles match since the 2022 US Open.
Maya Joint is a 20-year-old from Australia.
Joint described Williams as a "legend" and said she had been dreaming of the moment.
Not yet confirmed
Whether Williams saved a match point in the second set. (Reported in one source)
Williams' statement about enjoying being back and details about her doubles participation with sister Venus. (Reported in one source)
Extensive details about other British players' matches and Williams' personal life. (Reported in one source)
Key figures
Serena Williams, Maya Joint
Sources: BBC News, NBC News, Sky Sports
