Overview
- Serena Williams lost her long‑anticipated singles comeback to 20‑year‑old Maya Joint in straight sets' close contest that finished 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3.
- Wimbledon issued a statement saying Williams would not do media that evening, and Williams posted that she 'tweaked' her knee late in the first set and will try to be ready for the doubles.
- Her agent said she is 'doing everything she can' to play the wildcard doubles with Venus Williams, but tournament officials describe her participation as uncertain while she recovers.
- The draw opened up as young Joint advances to face Alexandra Eala, while top names Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic all won second‑round matches to reach the third round.
- Tournament play to date has highlighted rust, tight matches and durability questions on grass, and the key next developments to watch are Serena’s fitness updates and how breakthrough wins reshape the later rounds.