Serena to face 20-year-old Aussie Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles after four years to face 20-year-old Maya Joint.
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Serena Williams is set to compete in her first Wimbledon singles match in four years. Coverage confirms that she has drawn 20-year-old Maya Joint as her opponent for the opening round.
NBC Sports reported the match details, while The New York Times quoted Novak Djokovic describing the comeback as 'truly inspirational.' WTA Tennis provided an overview of her return, and ESPN noted that Williams faces long odds in contrast to Jannik Sinner, who is listed as the favorite. The outcome of the match between Williams and Joint will determine the trajectory of her return to the singles court.
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Quick answers
Who is Serena Williams playing in her Wimbledon opener?
20-year-old Maya Joint.
What did Novak Djokovic say about the return?
He called it 'truly inspirational.'
Who is favored to win the tournament according to coverage?
Jannik Sinner is favored, while Williams faces long odds.
Coverage (6)
- Natural Selection The New York Times · 48d ago
- Novak Djokovic discusses Serena Williams’ comeback at Wimbledon: ‘Truly inspirational’ The New York Times · 48d ago
- Everything you need to know about Serena's return to singles WTA Tennis · 48d ago
- Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years NBC Sports · 48d ago
- Watch Tennis Pro Caroline Wozniacki on Wimbledon Bloomberg.com · 49d ago
- Serena Williams faces long Wimbledon odds; Jannik Sinner favored ESPN · 49d ago
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