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The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Who is Maya Joint? Everything you need to know ahead of her match against Serena Williams

Maya Joint Serena Williams
  • Serena Williams , 44, is set to return to singles action at Wimbledon after receiving the final wildcard spot.
  • She will face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in her first-round match on Centre Court.
  • Her opponent Joint is currently ranked 87th globally and has a career-high ranking of 28. She won the Eastbourne title in 2025 but has recently lost 11 matches in a row.
  • Joint, who has limited grand slam success, is making just her second appearance at Wimbledon.
  • The tennis player was born in 2006, when Williams was already a seven-time grand slam champion.

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