Serena Williams to play first singles match since 2022 at Wimbledon

Serena Williams will play her first singles match since the 2022 U.S. Open when she faces Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The 44-year-old 23-time grand slam champion is also entered in doubles with her sister Venus. Joint, a 20-year-old ranked No.

53 who represents Australia, reached the main draw at Wimbledon for the first time last year. Joint said the matchup is an honor. She added that she had dreamed of playing Williams and called the opportunity crazy. Williams practiced on June 27 ahead of the tournament, which begins Monday and also features matches with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff.

Williams' return Williams last competed in singles at the 2022 U.S. Open.

Her return has drawn attention because of her record of 23 major titles.

Joint's background Joint made her Wimbledon debut in 2025 and lost in the opening round. She is the first opponent Williams will face in singles since 2022.