Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.

Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.

Serena Williams says she had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon’s final singles wildcard. The decision underlines both her uncertainty after time away and the pull of another Centre Court return.

Serena Williams accepts a wild card to compete in singles at Wimbledon, marking her return after nearly four years away.

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.

Tennis legend Serena Williams will make a surprise return to Wimbledon singles after being awarded the tournament's final wildcard on Sunday, setting up one of the biggest comebacks of this year's championships.…

Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback won't just be for doubles.

After almost four years away from the sport, Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.