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Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon

NPR News · Jul 1, 2026, 7:11 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Serena Williams 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.

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