post-match report; detailed set-by-set breakdown and Centre Court atmosphere

CBS Sports confirmed Joint's 6-3, 6-7(tb), 6-3 victory over Williams, with Williams fighting back to win the tiebreak and force a deciding set, only for Joint to close out cleanly. Williams delivered a 122-mph serve at a critical moment in the tiebreak. Joint faces Alexandra Eala in the second round; Williams stays at the Championships to play doubles with Venus.

“Wimbledon 2026 results: Serena Williams falls in first match since 2022 against Maya Joint.”