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120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?
Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?
Source: BBC Sport
Williams edged by Joint in epic threesetter on singles return
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026
Source: BBC Sport
Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high | Jonathan Liew
Williamss comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortlessly familiar. The…
Source: The Guardian
Serena falls in 3-set Wimbledon thriller in return...
Serena Williams, 44, was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.
Source: ESPN
5 Live Sport: All About Wimbledon 2026
Katie Smith presents reaction from Day 2 of Wimbledon.
Source: BBC Sport
Shelton stunned as qualifier Virtanen progresses to second round
Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen produces a stunning display to beat fourth seed Ben Shelton in a fifth set tie-break in the opening round of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2026.
Source: BBC Sport
Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
Source: BBC Sport
'I'm craving moments like this' - Dimitrov makes winning return after tearful 2025 exit
Grigor Dimitrov makes a winning return to Wimbledon, 12 months after suffering one of the most devastating nights of his career.
Source: BBC Sport
Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest
After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.
Source: BBC Sport
'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams
Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
Source: BBC Sport
Serena Williams Wimbledon singles return ended in first round by Maya Joint
Williams beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre CourtJoint fights off second-set rally to close out matchSerena Williams walked up to the baseline down match point aware that it would not have been a…
Source: The Guardian
Shelton stunned in 1st-round Wimbledon loss
Fourth-seeded Ben Shelton is out after the 1st-round at Wimbledon, falling to Finland's Otto Virtanen 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-2, 7-6 (9).
Source: ESPN
Zverev overcomes grass allergy and Blockx to advance to Wimbledons second round
French Open winner beats Belgian 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6Zverevs big serves breaks down tough opponentAlexander Zverevs serve is at once among the most potent and also the most perplexing weapons in…
Source: The Guardian
Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return
Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.
Source: BBC Sport
Fery uses 'dishonesty' row to fuel Wimbledon win
Britain's Arthur Fery is accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call at Wimbledon
Source: BBC Sport
'How good was that?' - best shots from Wimbledon day two
Watch the best shots from day two of Wimbledon 2026, featuring British hopeful Toby Samuel.
Source: BBC Sport
Anisimova begins redemption tour with convincing win but Svitolina crashes out
Last years beaten finalist defeats Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2Svitolina suffers surprise 5-7, 2-6 loss to SnigurIt will take a lot more before the memory of last years Wimbledon final will be entirely…
Source: The Guardian
Shelton crashes out in five-set thriller as stylish Fritz cuts a dash and cruises through
Last years quarter-finalist beaten in first roundQueens champion, Juan Manuel Cerndolo, also outOf the 18 Americans who began the mens singles the most of any nation perhaps the…
Source: The Guardian
Wimbledon guests chance their arm against robot mimicking stars serves
Tournaments serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina SvitolinaCould you return Emma Raducanus 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy…
Source: The Guardian
Alex de Minaur shakes off nerves to begin Wimbledon tilt with straight sets win
Australian defeats Argentinas Roman Andres BurruchagaThanasi Kokkinakis loses five-set epic but Kim Birrell throughAlex de Minaur has enjoyed the perfect launch to his latest bid to reach a grand…
Source: The Guardian
