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Maya Joint takes down Serena Williams at 2026 Wimbledon

July 1, 2026

Cole Bambini wrote, “Serena Williams gave Wimbledon another chance to look at the sport’s greatness on Tuesday. And for her opponent Maya Joint — who defeated the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years — she fulfilled a lifelong dream and won the biggest match of her career.”

The win sets up a July 2nd match between Maya Joint and Alex Eala, who took care of her opponent in an earlier match.

Alex Eala Crushes Renata ZarazĂșa to Seal Historic First Wimbledon Win

June 30, 2026

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala made history at the All England Club on Tuesday, dominating Mexico’s Renata ZarazĂșa 6-1, 6-2 to secure her first-ever main draw victory at Wimbledon.

Stepping onto the grass courts as a tournament seed (No. 29) for the first time in her career, the 21-year-old Eala looked completely in control from the outset. After an early 1-1 deadlock in the opening frame, Eala showcased brilliant baseline grit—surviving a marathon sixth game that featured seven deuces—to break ZarazĂșa’s serve and run away with the match. She wrapped up the commanding straight-sets victory in just one hour and 18 minutes.

Following her historic breakthrough, Eala advances to the second round, where a blockbuster matchup awaits. She will face the winner of the highly anticipated first-round match between 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams—making a wildcard comeback—and Australia’s Maya Joint.

Eala is scheduled to return to the court for her second-round match on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as she looks to extend her phenomenal grass-court campaign.

Source: WTA

Serena Williams making a comeback to professional tennis

June 3, 2026

In a stunning announcement that has electrified the sports world, tennis icon Serena Williams has revealed she is returning to professional competition. Widely regarded as the “Greatest Of All Time”, Williams brings an unparalleled legacy back to the court.

Her historic resume includes a staggering 23 Grand Slam singles titles—the most in the Open Era—alongside 14 major doubles titles and four Olympic gold medals. Having spent 319 weeks (third-most of all time), ranked as the world No. 1, her fierce competitiveness and dominant powerful serve have defined generations of tennis. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this legendary career.

Halep stuns Williams to win Wimbledon title

July 14, 2019
Halep stuns Williams to win Wimbledon title

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/700926/halep-stuns-williams-to-win-wimbledon-title/

Serena Williams’ wait for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after Simona Halep stunned the off-key American 6-2 6-2 in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday. Current Philippine headlines on sports on basketball(PBA, NBA, FIBA), boxing(WBF), football(World Cup, FIFA), running(marathon), UAAP, NCAA, motorsports, MMA/UFC, biking/cycling, volleyball, badminton, swimming, tennis, bowling, golf, triathlon, car racing, fencing athletes.