NPR
Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Serena Williams lost to 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in the opening round of Wimbledon. The match was Williams's first professional singles competition in nearly four years.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/g-s1-131309/serena-williams-wimbledon