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Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint for first Wimbledon singles match

Serena Williams will face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in her first-round match at Wimbledon for her first singles tournament in nearly four years.

The matchup matters as it marks the legendary American's return to competitive singles play against a rising young opponent.

  • Serena Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in tennis history.
  • Maya Joint is the youngest Australian woman to reach the Wimbledon main draw since 2019.
  • Wimbledon is the only Major tennis tournament still played on grass courts.
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