Ian ChadbandJun 26, 2026 – 10.51pmAustralia’s Maya Joint has been handed the honour of facing the great Serena Williams in her Wimbledon comeback match, presenting the struggling Queensland player with a golden opportunity.The 20-year-old has been drawn to play the 44-year-old seven-time champion in the first round on the Championships’ second day on Tuesday - and even after a woeful season, the US-born, Queensland-based Joint must be a big favourite to beat a mum-of-two who’s more than twice her age.AAPSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles