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Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon in First Round Loss to World No. 87

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First reported by N12 · Jun 30, 2026

What happened

Serena Williams lost in the first round of Wimbledon to Australian Maiya Joint, ranked 87th, marking her first singles match since the 2022 US Open.

  • 01Serena Williams lost in the first round of Wimbledon to Maiya Joint.
  • 02Maiya Joint is ranked 87th globally in women's tennis.
  • 03The match scores were 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in favor of Joint.
  • 04Williams had not played an official singles match since the 2022 US Open.
  • 05Williams is a seven-time Wimbledon champion.
  • 06Her recent participation was part of a surprising comeback to professional tennis.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon in First Round Loss to World No. 87
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon Singles but Loses in Three Sets
N12Center · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Serena Williams Makes Wimbledon Singles Comeback After Four Years
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 30, 2026
Serena Williams Makes Wimbledon Singles Comeback After Four Years

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