Serena Williams, 44, went down with honor in her return to Wimbledon, against Australia’s Maya Joint, who defeated her 6-3, (6)6-7, 6-3.

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 Williams played in her first singles match since the 2022 US Open and was greeted by raucous cheers.