Maya Joint eliminated Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 on Centre Court, sending the former champion out of the tournament on debut.

Williams was returning to Grand Slam competition after a period away from the circuit. She forced a third set — enough to energize the crowd — but Joint held her ground and closed out the match to advance to the second round.

Williams’s next tournament entry remains uncertain, pending a potential spot in another event on the calendar. Joint awaits the announcement of her second-round opponent at Wimbledon.