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Serena Williams Loses Epic Three-Set Comeback Match at Wimbledon 2026
BBC Sport·Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon singles action but fell short against 20-year-old Maya Joint, losing 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 3-6. Joint, who said she had been 'dreaming' of playing on Centre Court since she was little, advances to the second round. It was a close, dramatic match that had fans gripped.
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Serena Williams is one of the most iconic athletes in history, and any comeback appearance is a major global moment in sport.
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