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Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon, Falls in Three Sets

7/1/2026

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Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for her first singles match since 2022 and lost to Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3.
Novak Djokovic praised her gym work and said he hoped she enjoys the tournament.
Iga Swiatek said Williams inspired her and called her the GOAT before the tournament began.
Williams will play doubles later in the week with her sister Venus Williams.

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Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for her first singles match since 2022 and lost to Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3.
Novak Djokovic praised her gym work and said he hoped she enjoys the tournament.
Iga Swiatek said Williams inspired her and called her the GOAT before the tournament began.
Williams will play doubles later in the week with her sister Venus Williams.