Serena Williams is eliminated in the opening round of Wimbledon after losing to 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint in her first professional singles match in nearly four years. Multiple reports say Williams’ return comes after an extended absence from singles competition, with NBC News citing 1,397 days since her last singles match. The match is played over three sets, with Williams falling 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3. Several outlets describe Williams as competitive despite the loss, noting she “hung tough” in the final set and ultimately acknowledges enjoying the moment even as she is knocked out. All sources agree that the defeat is in Wimbledon’s first round and that Joint wins the match in three sets, marking a significant breakthrough for the younger player against a multi–Grand Slam champion making her comeback.