Serena Williams Loses In Wimbledon Return After 4-Year Layoff
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- Sports Money Serena Williams Loses In Wimbledon Return After 4-Year Layoff By Adam Zagoria,
- Unfortunately for the 23-time Grand Slam champion, her return to The All-England Club did not last long.
- Playing her first competitive singles match in nearly four years, the 44-year-old Williams served relatively well but looked rusty in other parts of her game and lost to world No.
Sports Money Serena Williams Loses In Wimbledon Return After 4-Year Layoff By Adam Zagoria,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a basketball and tennis insider Follow Author Jun 30, 2026, 04:57pm EDTJun 30, 2026, 05:02pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.US player Serena Williams returns the ball to Australia's Maya Joint during their women's singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USEAFP via Getty ImagesWhen Serena Williams took Centre Court for her first singles match at Wimbledon in 1,397 days, she received a standing ovation.
Unfortunately for the 23-time Grand Slam champion, her return to The All-England Club did not last long.