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

Willams stint at The All-England Club was cut short after a first round exit at Wimbledon 2026.

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon

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

The 44-year-old Williams played in her first singles match since the 2022 US Open and was greeted by raucous cheers.