Published • loading... • Updated
Serena Williams Draws 20-Year-Old Maya Joint in First Wimbledon Singles Match in 4 Years
The 44-year-old returns to singles after nearly four years away and will also team with sister Venus in doubles.
- On Tuesday, June 30, 44-year-old Serena Williams will face Australian Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
- Williams accepted a wildcard entry for the grass-court Grand Slam, marking her first singles appearance since a 2022 U.S. Open loss to Ajla Tomljanovic.
- Coach Rick Macci, who trained the Williams sisters ages 9 to 15, expects Williams to be competitive, saying she is "wired differently" and impressed in practice with 122 mph serves.
- Tournament organizers released the main draw on Friday, June 26, with Williams favored to win her opening match and potentially face Alex Eala in the second round.
- Returning at 44, Williams joins a rare club of older competitors in the Open Era, including Martina Navratilova and Kimiko Date, as Wimbledon begins Monday, June 29, with no clear favorite.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
98 Articles
98 Articles
Serena Williams will face a rival less than half her age when she plays against the 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon, her first singles match in almost four years.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources98
Leaning Left23Leaning Right16Center32Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 32%
C 45%
R 23%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
