Serena Williams Opens Wimbledon Return Against 20-Year-Old Maya Joint

Serena Williams, 44, will start her Wimbledon comeback with a wildcard entry in singles, drawing 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round—the American legend’s first Wimbledon singles match in nearly four years. Williams will also compete in doubles with sister Venus. Joint, ranked No. 53 and Wimbledon debutant last year, represents Australia through her father. If Williams advances, she could face top rivals in later rounds, continuing her historic comeback after last playing singles at the 2022 US Open.