Maya Joint
Australian tennis player
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- Jun 30
Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback ends in first-round defeat to Maya Joint, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3
The 44-year-old American, returning as a wild card after nearly four years away, fought back to force a tie-break in the second set and saved a match point, but ultimately lost to the 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on Centre Court.
- Jun 29
Serena Williams calls anti-doping rules 'exhausting' ahead of Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams, 44, has criticised tennis's anti-doping whereabouts system as 'exhausting' but necessary, days before her first singles match in nearly four years at Wimbledon.
- Jun 28
Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon wild card, confesses she is still not sure she should play singles
The 23-time Grand Slam champion received a wild card for singles at Wimbledon, ending a four-year absence, but admitted she hesitated until the last moment. Her first-round match against Maya Joint is set for Tuesday.
