Serena Williams’ daughters see how hard she’s working for Wimbledon return
Serena Williams makes her Wimbledon singles return at age 44, set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round.
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The brief
Serena Williams is returning to Wimbledon singles competition for the first time in four years. The draw has placed the 44-year-old against 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint in the opening round.
Coverage from NBC Sports, ESPN, the BBC, and Yahoo Sports focuses on the specific match-up, while AP News highlights the effort Williams is putting into her return as observed by her daughters. The Guardian lists her comeback as a primary talking point for the tournament alongside Sinner's recovery and Sabalenka's slump.
Attention now turns to the first-round match against Joint and the possibility of a rematch with Tan, who is a last-minute qualifying entrant according to WTA Tennis.
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Quick answers
Who is Serena Williams playing in the first round?
She is scheduled to face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint.
How long has it been since Williams last played Wimbledon singles?
According to NBC Sports, this is her first Wimbledon singles match in four years.
What is Williams' age at the time of this comeback?
ABC News reports that she is returning at age 44.
Coverage (11)
- Who’s Serena Playing in the First Round—and How Is Wimbledon Coming to New York? Your 2026 Tournament Preview Vogue · 19h ago
- Serena Williams' Wimbledon path: A round-by-round breakdown WTA Tennis · 19h ago
- Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years NBC Sports · 19h ago
- Serena Williams sprinkles stardust at Wimbledon with top female players toiling The Guardian · 19h ago
- Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in first round Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
- Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 19h ago
- Serena to face 20-year-old Aussie Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener ESPN · 19h ago
- Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump The Guardian · 19h ago
- Last-minute qualifying entrant Tan eager for Serena rematch at Wimbledon WTA Tennis · 19h ago
- Wimbledon 2026 draw: Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in first round BBC · 19h ago
- Serena Williams’ daughters see how hard she’s working for Wimbledon return AP News · 19h ago
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