Serena Williams avoids hefty fine for skipping Wimbledon press conference Grand Slam rules state players must attend post-match media duties Evening Standard · Jul 1
Serena Williams avoids $50,000 fine after breaking Wimbledon rule It later emerged that the 23-time grand slam champion ‘tweaked her knee’ during her defeat to Maya Joint and was therefore excused from her media obligations The Independent UK · Jul 1
Joint's jumping: Maya to fly higher after Serena win Maya Joint has made her name at Wimbledon with a globally seen win over Serena Williams - and it's all a far cry from her recent woes. AAP · Jul 1
Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon in her 1st singles match in nearly 4 years Tennis legend Serena Williams made a valiant return to professional singles after nearly four years, showcasing her signature power at Wimbledon. Despite a spirited fight, the 44-year-old was ultimately defeated by 20-year-old Maya Joint in a hard-fought three-set match. Williams displayed flashes of her former brilliance, but Joint's consistent play… The Economic Times · Jul 1
Serena Williams handed reality check on Wimbledon return - but has cause for optimism with future uncertain With comeback tour likely to continue, can legend roll back the years and do the impossible? Evening Standard · Jun 30
Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high Serena Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya Joint The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint Serena Williams was beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre Court, with Maya Joint fighting off a second-set rally to close out a thrilling match The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
'Just insane': Serena's comeback dynamited by Aussie Serena Williams has been defeated in her Wimbledon comeback at 44 years of age after a sensational performance from Australian youngster Maya Joint. AAP · Jun 30
Morning Mail: abuse survivor ‘stabbed in the back’, One Nation’s poll slip, Serena WIlliams returns to Wimbledon A legal tactic by the Christian Brothers has denied a survivor his day in court; Essential survey shows some Hanson policies are unpopular The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
Serena Williams loses on Wimbledon return after thrilling Centre Court encounter IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 30
Serena Williams Didn’t Win in Wimbledon Return. But She Didn’t Lose Either The 44-year-old fell to 20-year-old Maya Joint in a respectable showing after nearly four years away from major competition. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Serena Williams fightback falls short as she is beaten on Wimbledon comeback Williams saved match points in the second and third set but ultimately fell short of victory against Maya Joint. The Independent UK · Jun 30
Serena Williams avoids embarrassment – but valiant Wimbledon return asks one more question Despite a defeat to Maya Joint, fears of the 44-year-old’s return to singles becoming a grim addendum to her legacy proved unfounded. So now the old fire has been reignited, how far can she go? The Independent UK · Jun 30
Wimbledon 2026: Maya Joint beats rusty Serena Williams in three sets to spoil legend's comeback Australian was pegged back after winning first set but saw out topsy-turvy match Evening Standard · Jun 30
Marie Claire · Jun 30 Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon After Four Years in an Eyelet Nike Tennis Dress The GOAT is back to claim her on-court style crown.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Watch Serena Williams’ children react as she makes Wimbledon comeback Serena Williams' children watched on in the Wimbledon crowd as she made her return to grand slam tennis with a first-round match against Maya Joint on Centre Court on Tuesday (30 June).
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Who is Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian? Tennis legend supported by her family at Wimbledon IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 30 What is Serena Williams’ tennis ranking? The 44-year-old will play her first match in four years against Maya Joint at Wimbledon
Sports Illustrated · Jun 30 Serena Williams at Wimbledon: How 23-Time Major Winner Fared in First Singles Match in Four Years Joint defeated Williams in three, thrilling sets in the 23-time major winner's first singles match in four years at Wimbledon. Here's how Williams fared.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Tearful Iga Swiatek rides the emotional waves to launch Wimbledon defence The 2025 champion defeated the American Taylor Townsend 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in the first round of the women’s singles at Wimbledon
The Independent UK · Jun 30 What time does Serena Williams play at Wimbledon today? What to know as legend makes comeback IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Who is Maya Joint? Everything you need to know ahead of her match against Serena Williams IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Serena Williams and Coco Gauff hit out at anti-doping system after Marketa Vondrousova ban IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Katie Boulter pays credit to ‘fearless’ opponent in first-round Wimbledon loss The British number two was beaten in straight set by 18-year-old Italian Tyra Caterina Grant, ranked 172 in the world.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Coco Gauff reveals she was brought to tears by anti-doping tester as tennis stars slam ‘broken’ system Marketa Vondrousova was recently handed a four-year ban for refusing a doping test