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Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, who is 44, accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam, where...
Key takeaway The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, who is 44, accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam, where she’ll also compete in doubles with her older sister Venus, who turned 46 last week.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For tennis enthusiasts in Alamo Heights , the news of Serena Williams' comeback at Wimbledon is a significant development, especially given her legendary status in the sport. As a community with a strong interest in local and international sports, residents will be watching closely to see how Williams fares in her first singles match in nearly four years. The fact that she could potentially face a highly ranked player in the first round adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament. With Wimbledon starting on Monday, local fans can look forward to tuning in to catch Williams in action, either solo or alongside her sister Venus in doubles. The Williams sisters' participation in the tournament is likely to generate buzz in local tennis circles, and their performance will be closely followed by fans in Alamo Heights and beyond.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, who is 44, accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam, where...
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