# Tennis: There is huge anticipation for former world number one Serena Williams’ first professional singles match in over four years. The 44-year-old American plays world number 87, 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint, in the first round of Wimbledon. Today’s match will be her first singles encounter since losing in the third round of the US Open in 2022. Williams won her 23rd and last Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2017. She returned to the sport earlier this month and has played two doubles matches since.
Tennis: Serena Williams returns to action at Wimbledon today