Serena Williams’ daughters see how hard she’s working for Wimbledon return
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon at 44, reuniting with Venus and facing 20-year-old Maya Joint.
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The brief
Serena Williams is returning to Wimbledon for the first time in four years. The 44-year-old is set to play singles against 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint and will reunite with Venus Williams for doubles.
Coverage from CNN, BBC, and ESPN highlights the draw against Joint, who stated she dreamed of playing Williams. The New York Times notes Williams is an underdog, while AP News focuses on the physical toll of her training as witnessed by her daughters.
Yahoo Sports reports Williams criticized the anti-doping system as "unprofessional." Iga Swiatek is on a potential course to meet Williams in the third round. Coverage does not yet specify the outcome of the anti-doping dispute or the specific details of the doubles schedule beyond the reunion announcement.
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Quick answers
Who is Serena Williams' first-round opponent?
She will face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint.
Is Serena Williams playing doubles?
Yes, she is reuniting with Venus Williams for the doubles tournament.
What controversy did Serena Williams raise?
She called the anti-doping system "unprofessional" and stated she cannot pick up her kids due to testing.
Coverage (21)
- 'I Can't Pick Up My Kids, I Hate It' – Serena Williams Blasts 'Unprofessional' Anti-Doping System Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Venus and Serena Williams return to Wimbledon, the Grand Slam where they built a dynasty The New York Times · 46d ago
- Serena Williams & Venus Williams to reunite for Wimbledon doubles US Open Tennis · 49d ago
- Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years CNN · 49d ago
- Swiatek on course to meet Williams in third-round clash Wimbledon · 49d ago
- Serena Williams draws Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years The Press Democrat · 49d ago
- Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years East Idaho News · 49d ago
- Serena Williams is an underdog in her first-round match at Wimbledon The New York Times · 49d ago
- Who is Maya Joint? She hopes to spoil the Serena Williams party at Wimbledon Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Maya Joint on Wimbledon draw: 'I always dreamed about playing Serena Williams' WTA Tennis · 49d ago
- Serena Williams sprinkles stardust at Wimbledon with top female players toiling The Guardian · 49d ago
- Who’s Serena Playing in the First Round—and How Is Wimbledon Coming to New York? Your 2026 Tournament Preview Vogue · 49d ago
- Serena Williams faces Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener as Draper and Raducanu dealt tough draw The Guardian · 49d ago
- Why Serena Williams came back Andscape · 49d ago
- Serena Williams' Wimbledon path: A round-by-round breakdown WTA Tennis · 49d ago
- Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 49d ago
- Serena to face 20-year-old Aussie Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener ESPN · 49d ago
- Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump The Guardian · 49d ago
- Last-minute qualifying entrant Tan eager for Serena rematch at Wimbledon WTA Tennis · 49d ago
- Wimbledon 2026 draw: Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in first round BBC · 49d ago
- Serena Williams’ daughters see how hard she’s working for Wimbledon return AP News · 49d ago
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