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Serena Williams Loses First-Round Wimbledon Match, Doubles Comeback in Doubt

Serena Williams was defeated in the first round of Wimbledon in her singles comeback, and a knee injury sustained during the match has put her planned doubles appearance with sister Venus in jeopardy.

30 Jun, 11:37 — 1 Jul, 13:00
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BBCHigh1d ago

From retirement fears to triumphant Wimbledon return for GB's Swan

Katie Swan gets her "full-circle moment" at Wimbledon, two years after considering retiring from tennis because of a persistent back injury.

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le-mondeHigh1d ago

Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, in a comeback raising questions

Four years after announcing her retirement, the 23-time Grand Slam winner is making her singles comeback at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

Former champion tweaked right knee in defeat against Joint The 44-year-old made return after nearly four years away Serena Williams’s Wimbledon appearance in women’s doubles with sister Venus is in doubt because of a knee injury. The 44-year-old made her return in singles after nearly four years away on Tuesday night to a rapturous Centre Court reception. Williams produced a strong display before fading in a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss to the 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. Continue reading...

By PA Media

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abc-australiaHigh19h ago

Breaking: Australian star takes down Serena Williams in Wimbledon return

Australian Maya Joint holds her nerve to beat tennis legend Serena Williams in the 23-time grand slam champion's first professional tennis match in four years.

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The IndependentMostly Factual21h ago

What is Serena Williams’ tennis ranking?

The 44-year-old will play her first match in four years against Maya Joint at Wimbledon

By Jamie Braidwood

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Business InsiderMostly Factual23h ago

Serena Williams arrived at Wimbledon with a $45,000 pink watch. Here's a look at her timepiece and other A-list wrist candy.

Serena Williams leaves a practice at Wimbledon 2026. Brian Inganga/AP Many A-list attendees have been spotted at Wimbledon wearing coveted watches. Serena Williams wore a pink Audemars Piguet watch, valued at more than $45,000. David Beckham sported a $5,350 Tudor Black Bay 58 in steel. Wimbledon is underway, and luxury watches seem to be as common in the stands as those bright green tennis balls on the court. The famed tennis tournament is being held between June 29 and July 12 at the All ...

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams' doubles match with sister Venus in doubt after knee injury during first-round loss

Serena Williams lost to Maya Joint in the first-round at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

By Chris Cwik

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indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago

What was Serena Williams up to during four-year break before Wimbledon return

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

Anisimova brushes aside Gjorcheska for winning return to Wimbledon

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tmzMixed18h ago

Serena Williams Loses In First Round At Wimbledon

Serena Williams' big Wimbledon comeback came up short on Tuesday -- as the tennis superstar was defeated in the first round of the singles tournament. The 44-year-old took center court at the All England Club for the first time in four years ...…

By TMZ Staff

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punch-ngMostly Factual17h ago

Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years

Serena Williams’ highly anticipated singles return at Wimbledon ends in defeat after four years away. Read about her valiant effort and future plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/serena-beaten-at-wimbledon-in-first-singles-match-in-four-years/

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indian-express30 Jun, 11:37First to report

What was Serena Williams up to during four-year break before Wimbledon return

channel-news-asia30 Jun, 11:50

Anisimova brushes aside Gjorcheska for winning return to Wimbledon

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le-monde30 Jun, 12:57

Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon, in a comeback raising questions

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BBC30 Jun, 15:42

From retirement fears to triumphant Wimbledon return for GB's Swan

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Business Insider30 Jun, 16:51

Serena Williams arrived at Wimbledon with a $45,000 pink watch. Here's a look at her timepiece and other A-list wrist candy.

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The Independent30 Jun, 18:23

What is Serena Williams’ tennis ranking?

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le-figaro30 Jun, 21:00

Wimbledon : malgré une belle résistance Serena Williams s’incline en trois sets pour son grand retour

abc-australia30 Jun, 21:02

Breaking: Australian star takes down Serena Williams in Wimbledon return

berlingske30 Jun, 21:04

Ung australier nedkæmper Williams i flot comeback

el-mundo30 Jun, 21:13

Serena Williams no tiene el secreto de la eterna juventud: cae derrotada en Wimbledon en su regreso a los 44 años

tmz30 Jun, 22:01

Serena Williams Loses In First Round At Wimbledon

punch-ng30 Jun, 22:14

Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years

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helsingin-sanomat1 Jul, 03:51

Tennis | Serena Williams putosi heti Wimbledonissa

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The Guardian1 Jul, 12:05

Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

jutarnji-list1 Jul, 12:50

Serena Williams zbog ozljede koljene propušta nastup u parovima na Wimbledonu?

Yahoo1 Jul, 13:00Latest update

Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams' doubles match with sister Venus in doubt after knee injury during first-round loss