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Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon in her 1st singles match in nearly 4 years

Tennis legend Serena Williams made a valiant return to professional singles after nearly four years, showcasing her signature power at Wimbledon. Despite a spirited fight, the 44-year-old was ultimately defeated by 20-year-old Maya Joint in a hard-fought three-set match. Williams displayed flashes of her former brilliance, but Joint's consistent play…

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Serena Williams handed reality check on Wimbledon return - but has cause for optimism with future uncertain

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Evening Standard

Stan Wawrinka bids tearful Wimbledon goodbye after losing to Matteo Berrettini

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Serena Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya Joint

The Guardian - UK

Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint

Serena Williams was beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre Court, with Maya Joint fighting off a second-set rally to close out a thrilling match

The Guardian - UK

'Just insane': Serena's comeback dynamited by Aussie

Serena Williams has been defeated in her Wimbledon comeback at 44 years of age after a sensational performance from Australian youngster Maya Joint.

AAP

Morning Mail: abuse survivor ‘stabbed in the back’, One Nation’s poll slip, Serena WIlliams returns to Wimbledon

A legal tactic by the Christian Brothers has denied a survivor his day in court; Essential survey shows some Hanson policies are unpopular

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Serena Williams loses on Wimbledon return after thrilling Centre Court encounter

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The Independent UK

Serena Williams Didn’t Win in Wimbledon Return. But She Didn’t Lose Either

The 44-year-old fell to 20-year-old Maya Joint in a respectable showing after nearly four years away from major competition.

Sports Illustrated

Serena Williams fightback falls short as she is beaten on Wimbledon comeback

Williams saved match points in the second and third set but ultimately fell short of victory against Maya Joint.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams avoids embarrassment – but valiant Wimbledon return asks one more question

Despite a defeat to Maya Joint, fears of the 44-year-old’s return to singles becoming a grim addendum to her legacy proved unfounded. So now the old fire has been reignited, how far can she go?

The Independent UK

Wimbledon 2026: Maya Joint beats rusty Serena Williams in three sets to spoil legend's comeback

Australian was pegged back after winning first set but saw out topsy-turvy match

Evening Standard

Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon After Four Years in an Eyelet Nike Tennis Dress

The GOAT is back to claim her on-court style crown.

Marie Claire

Watch Serena Williams’ children react as she makes Wimbledon comeback

Serena Williams' children watched on in the Wimbledon crowd as she made her return to grand slam tennis with a first-round match against Maya Joint on Centre Court on Tuesday (30 June).

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The National (Scotland)

Arthur Fery accused of dishonesty in bad-tempered Wimbledon clash

Fery was at the centre of a Wimbledon storm after opponent Dzumhur accused the British player of being dishonest and not a good person.

The Independent UK

Who is Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian? Tennis legend supported by her family at Wimbledon

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AAP

Big hitter's shock exit opens door for de Minaur

Men's fourth seed Ben Shelton has been beaten in a Wimbledon boilover clearing a path for Alex de Minaur to reach his first grand slam semi-final.

The Guardian - UK

Anisimova begins redemption tour with convincing win but Svitolina crashes out

Amanda Anisimova began the job of getting last year’s loss in the Wimbledon final out of her system by beating Lina Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2

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The Independent UK

What is Serena Williams’ tennis ranking?

The 44-year-old will play her first match in four years against Maya Joint at Wimbledon

The Guardian - UK

Shelton crashes out in five-set thriller as stylish Fritz cuts a dash and cruises through

The 2025 Wimbledon quarter-finalist was beaten in the first round and the Queen’s Club champion, Francisco Cerúndolo, was also knocked out

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon guests chance their arm against robot mimicking stars’ serves

Tournament’s serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina Svitolina

Sports Illustrated

Serena Williams at Wimbledon: How 23-Time Major Winner Fared in First Singles Match in Four Years

Joint defeated Williams in three, thrilling sets in the 23-time major winner's first singles match in four years at Wimbledon. Here's how Williams fared.

The Guardian - UK

Tearful Iga Swiatek rides the emotional waves to launch Wimbledon defence

The 2025 champion defeated the American Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in the first round of the women’s singles at Wimbledon

The Independent UK

What time does Serena Williams play at Wimbledon today? What to know as legend makes comeback

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The Independent UK

Ben Shelton blows Wimbledon opportunity in ‘one of the toughest losses of my career’

Shelton, the fourth seed, denied getting ahead of himself after landing in the opposite side of the draw as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic

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