Serena Williams loses opening round at Wimbledon after four‑year hiatus
Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon women's singles after a nearly four‑year hiatus but was defeated in the opening round.
Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon women's singles after a nearly four‑year hiatus, playing on Centre Court on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was 44 years old at the time, according to Punchng.com.
In the opening round, Williams was defeated by Australia’s Maya Joint. The match ended with a score of 6‑3, 6‑7 (6), 6‑3, as reported by Punchng.com.
After the match, the audience gave applause, Times of India reported. Punchng.com also noted that Williams was the second‑oldest player to feature in Wimbledon women's singles in the Open era.
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