Serena Williams shares emotional Wimbledon message after loss to Maya Joint and gives major update on knee injury

Serena Williams shared an emotional message after her 2026 Wimbledon singles comeback ended in a first-round loss to Maya Joint. Posting on Instagram, the 23-time Grand Slam champion said being back on the grass felt special, especially because her daughters were there to watch her play. She also revealed that she hurt her knee during the match but is still hoping to recover in time to play doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.

Serena Williams reflects on emotional Wimbledon return and thanks fans after Maya Joint match
After the match, Serena looked back on the experience with gratitude instead of disappointment. In her Instagram post, she thanked Wimbledon for giving her a wild card and said the moment meant even more because her daughters got to see her follow her passion again.

She wrote, “It felt so good to be back on the grass at Wimbledon. I’m incredibly thankful for the wild card - and even more grateful my daughters got to see that it’s never too late to chase something you love.”

Serena also congratulated her opponent, Maya Joint, for her performance. She added, “Congratulations to Maya Joint on a great match, and thank you to everyone who showed up and showed me so much love. That feeling will never get old.”

The post included photos from Centre Court, along with heartwarming pictures of her daughters holding a sign that read, “WE (heart) you,” making the day even more memorable for the former world No. 1.



Serena Williams gives knee injury update before planned doubles match with Venus Williams
Along with reflecting on the match, Serena also shared an update on her fitness. She revealed that she tweaked her knee late in the opening set but made it clear that she is doing everything possible to be ready for doubles alongside Venus Williams.