Williams falls just short on epic Wimbledon singles return

BBC News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 21:21 UTC 1 min read

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Serena Williams came agonisingly close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

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