Williams, 44, was playing her first competitive singles match in nearly four years and lost to Joint in three sets, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 in the first round.

June 28 : Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams had doubts about accepting a wildcard into this year's singles draw but is now looking forward to enjoying her return to…

Tennis legend Serena Williams, 44, is gearing up to play her first singles match in nearly four years, after accepting the tournament's final wildcard earlier this month.

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.

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

Williams, 44, will team with her sister, Venus, in women’s doubles at Wimbledon starting Thursday.