Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya Joint

The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion who ‘evolved away’ from tennis shared why she’s back

Serena Williams, 44, spoke out about her return to singles action on Tuesday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club for The Championships, Wimbledon.

LONDON, June 29 : Whatever the outcome of Serena Williams' first singles match in four years at Wimbledon on Tuesday, the American great guarantees one thing — unmissable sporting…

Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return brings excitement, debate, and Maya Joint matchup

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LONDON, June 30 : It is not like Serena Williams had been leading a humdrum life since she chose to "evolve away" from tennis four years ago.As a globe-trotting woman who juggles…

LONDON, June 30 : Excitement was building at Wimbledon on Tuesday ahead of the return of American great Serena Williams, with fans eager to see if the 23-times Grand Slam champion…

Follow along live as Serena Williams makes her singles comeback vs. Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon.

Serena Williams made an emotional return to Wimbledon, competing in the singles draw at a tournament for the first time in four years, in front of her family on Tuesday.

There were trademark roars, winners and 121mph aces, but the 44-year-old’s singles comeback falls at the first hurdle – onto the doubles with sister Venus

Serena Williams lost 3-6 7-6(6) 3-6 to 20-year-old Maya Joint in an engrossing encounter on Centre Court

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

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Serena Williams' highly anticipated singles return at Wimbledon ends in defeat after four years away. Read about her valiant effort and future plans.

The 44-year-old pushed the match to a deciding set lasting two hours.

Williams, 44, lit up Centre Court once again, but Maya Joint, 20, stayed level-headed and used her greater match-readiness to win.

The American was beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre Court, with Joint fighting off a second-set rally to close out a thrilling match

Serena Williams was beaten by 20-year-old Maya Joint in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.

Maya Joint prevailed in three sets against the 23-time Gram Slam champion in the first round at Wimbledon despite the crowd willing the all-time great on.

In 2022, Serena Williams walked off Wimbledon’s Centre Court without knowing if she would ever be back. The American great had just lost to France’s Harmony Tan in the first round…