Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years, playing admirably in a three-set defeat to 20-year-old Maya Joint. Despite the loss, Williams showed flashes of her former dominance, with her daughters cheering her on.
20-year-old Australian Maya Joint defeated tennis legend Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon. Williams, 44, was making her return after a four-year absence. Joint, born in the US, switched allegiance to Australia three years ago and has rapidly risen in the rankings.
Huyền thoại Serena Williams, 44 tuổi, đã khép lại màn tái xuất được chờ đợi tại Wimbledon 2026 bằng thất bại trước Maya Joint ở vòng một. Stan Wawrinka, 41 tuổi, cũng chia tay giải đấu. Nhiều tay vợt tên tuổi khác như Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev, Elena Rybakina đã giành vé đi tiếp.
Serena Williams lost her first singles match in nearly four years at Wimbledon to 20-year-old Maya Joint. Despite the defeat, Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Serena Williams lost her first singles match at Wimbledon in nearly four years to 20-year-old Maya Joint. Despite the defeat, Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd on Centre Court.
Maya Joint secured a surprising victory against Serena Williams in her Wimbledon debut. The 20-year-old overcame nerves and the legendary status of her opponent to win 6-3, 6-7(6/8), 6-3 on Centre Court.
Serena Williams returned to singles tennis after four years, losing to Maya Joint at Wimbledon. Despite flashes of brilliance, Williams struggled with consistency and movement, ultimately falling 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.
Serena Williams made a return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence, evoking a sense of disbelief and reverence from the crowd. Despite her familiar movements, the match felt strange, highlighting the passage of time and her age. Williams' competitive spirit was evident even in defeat, as she pushed her young opponent to the brink.
Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to singles tennis at Wimbledon was short-lived, as the 44-year-old American lost in the first round to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. Despite saving a match point in the second set, Williams ultimately fell in three sets, marking an end to her first singles appearance in nearly four years.
Serena Williams made a close comeback bid in her Wimbledon return, narrowly losing a three-set match to Maya Joint. Despite saving a match point, the 44-year-old was defeated by the 20-year-old Australian.
Serena Williams' singles comeback at Wimbledon ended in the first round after a 3:6, 7:6 (8:6), 3:6 loss to 20-year-old Maya Joint. Williams, playing her first singles match in nearly four years, was defeated in three sets.
Serena Williams' comeback to professional singles tennis at Wimbledon ended in a first-round defeat against 20-year-old Maya Joint. Despite a legendary fighting spirit and strong serves, Williams was outlasted by her younger opponent, losing 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3.
Australian Maya Joint defeated tennis legend Serena Williams 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 in Williams' wildcard return to singles at Wimbledon. Joint, playing her first Centre Court match, expressed disbelief at the victory.
Australian Maya Joint defeated tennis legend Serena Williams 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 in her wildcard return to singles at Wimbledon. The 20-year-old Joint, playing her first Centre Court match, expressed disbelief at her victory over the 23-time major winner.
Serena Williams regresó a las canchas de tenis individual después de 1.397 días, pero fue derrotada por la joven australiana Maya Joint en la primera ronda de Wimbledon. A pesar de mostrarse en forma, Williams no pudo superar a su rival 25 años menor.
Serena Williams, 44, makes a highly anticipated return to Wimbledon after nearly four years, showcasing her range in a practice session with a leaner physique, ahead of her first singles match since the 2022 US Open against Australia's Maya Joint.
澳洲新星茹安將在2026年溫布頓網球錦標賽女單首輪對陣重出江湖的44歲傳奇小威廉絲。20歲的茹安對此感到「夢想成真」和「莫大榮幸」，期待能在中央球場與兒時偶像交手。
Australian Maya Joint will play Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon, marking Williams' singles comeback after nearly four years. Joint, 20, expressed honor and excitement to face her idol, despite her own recent poor form.
Serena Williams, 44 anni, riprende la sua carriera in singolare a Wimbledon dopo quasi quattro anni, affrontando l'australiana Maya Joint. L'ex numero 1 del mondo, vincitrice di 23 Slam, ha ricevuto una wild card e non gioca in singolare dagli US Open 2022.
Serena Williams, 44, will return to Wimbledon singles after a four-year absence, facing 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round as a wild-card entry. The seven-time champion will also play doubles with sister Venus Williams. Her last singles match was at the 2022 US Open.
Serena Williams regresa a Wimbledon en la categoría individual tras 1.462 días, aceptando una invitación de la organización. Se enfrentará a la australiana Maya Joint en primera ronda y podría medirse a Iga Swiatek en tercera. También participará en dobles con su hermana Venus.
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams, 44, will make her singles comeback against world number 53 Maya Joint in the first round. British players Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper face challenging draws, with Raducanu's fitness a concern due to a shin injury.
