Serena Williams' dream of a fairytale return to Wimbledon came to an end on Tuesday as Australia's Maya Joint defeated the seven-time champion

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