Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44, agent says

Serena Williams, 44, tweaked her right knee during a first-round Wimbledon singles loss to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint (6-3, 6-7, 6-3) on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, marking her return to singles competition after nearly four years away. Despite the injury, Williams did not request medical treatment during the match and still hopes to compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who has won seven Wimbledon titles, did not speak to the media following the defeat.