- Serena Williams, 44, is set to return to singles action at Wimbledon after receiving the final wildcard spot.
- She will face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in her first-round match on Centre Court.
- Her opponent Joint is currently ranked 87th globally and has a career-high ranking of 28. She won the Eastbourne title in 2025 but has recently lost 11 matches in a row.
- Joint, who has limited grand slam success, is making just her second appearance at Wimbledon.
- The tennis player was born in 2006, when Williams was already a seven-time grand slam champion.
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