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Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams lost her first professional singles match in nearly four years to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. The match ended 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in favor of Joint. This marked Williams' return to singles competition at age 44.

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Serena Williams has played and lost her first-round match against Maya Joint.

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  1. Maya Joint defeats Serena Williams in Wimbledon opening round

    Serena Williams lost her first professional singles match in nearly four years to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. The match ended 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in favor of Joint. This marked Williams' return to singles competition at age 44.

    What's confirmed:

    • Maya Joint of Australia defeated Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon.
    • The final score was 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3.
    • Serena Williams is 44 years old.
    • Maya Joint is 20 years old.
    • This was Williams' first professional singles match in nearly four years.
    • ESPN recorded its largest first-round ratings ever at Wimbledon due to the match.
    • Novak Djokovic described Williams' return as inspirational.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Maya Joint was making only her second main-draw appearance at the Championships.
    • Iga Swiatek was on course to meet Williams in the third round.
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