Serena Williams shared an emotional message after her 2026 Wimbledon singles comeback ended in a first-round loss to Maya Joint. Posting on Instagram, the 23-time Grand Slam champion said being back on the grass felt special, especially because her daughters were there to watch her play.

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

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