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It happened on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 7:02 am.

Maya Joint felt Serena Williams' presence during the match.

In short:

Australian Maya Joint beat Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon.

Maya Joint did not sleep well before the match and was very nervous.

What's next?

Serena and her sister Venus will play in the women's doubles.

Maya Joint won 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 against Serena Williams at Wimbledon.

Maya Joint was nervous, but she managed to win the match.

Maya Joint was trying to calm down after the match.

She said, 'I really don't know what to say just now.'

She also said, 'Wow, I don't really know what just happened, to be honest.'

Maya Joint played her second main draw match at Wimbledon.

The 20-year-old player was very nervous and did not remember the start of the match.

She said, 'I didn't get much sleep last night. I was up until 2 am thinking about it.'

She forgot the warm-up and her legs weren't moving, but she got a good start in the match.

Maya Joint said Serena Williams has a big presence on the court.

Serena Williams was not at her best, but she still played important shots.

Serena Williams returned to play tennis at Wimbledon after almost four years.

She was broken twice in the second set, but she pushed the match into a decider.

Maya Joint felt Serena Williams played better with the crowd behind her.

Maya Joint said the start of the match was nerve-racking, and Serena Williams lifted her level.

Serena Williams did not talk to the media after the match.

She said it was great to be back at Wimbledon and she enjoyed the moment.

Serena and Venus Williams will play in the doubles at Wimbledon.

Serena Williams said goodbye to the fans, who may see her in the doubles.

This was a big win for Maya Joint, considering her season.

Maya Joint started the season ranked 32nd, but she had a tough time this year.

She won just two matches before Wimbledon, but she beat a legend.

Maya Joint will play against Alex Eala in the second round.

Other Australian players also won their matches.

It happened on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 7:02 am.

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