Serena Williams is set to face Australia's Maya Joint in the first round of Wimbledon as she makes her return to singles action after a four-year absence. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion received a wild card entry for the tournament, which she has won seven times.
Williams' Comeback
Williams retired in 2022 but announced her return earlier this year, motivated by a desire to play in front of her two young daughters. She has been practicing at Wimbledon for the past week and played in the Queen's Club and Berlin Open doubles in June.
Potential Path
If Williams defeats world number 53 Joint, a 20-year-old who has won just one of her past 14 matches, she could face 29th seed Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the second round. A victory there would raise the possibility of a potential third-round tie against reigning champion Iga Swiatek.
Men's Draw
In the men's singles draw, defending champion Jannik Sinner was pitted against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic. Sinner, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is looking to win Wimbledon for the second time. Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title against China's Wu Yibing.
Women's Draw
Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka begins her bid for a first Wimbledon title against Serbia's Teodora Kostovic. Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is due to start against Antonia Ruzic, though fitness doubts surround the British 30th seed.






























