120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?
Summary
Serena Williams played her first singles tennis match in four years at Wimbledon but lost in three sets to Australia's Maya Joint. Williams showed moments of her old skill but struggled with movement and consistency during the match.Key Facts
- Serena Williams returned to singles tennis after a four-year break.
- She played against Maya Joint at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
- The match score was 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3 in favor of Joint.
- Williams served some powerful serves over 120 mph but had trouble moving on the court.
- She improved in the second set, increasing her first serve percentage to 63%.
- Williams saved a match point with a strong serve in the second set.
- Fatigue affected Williams in the third set, leading to more winners by Joint.
- Experts said Williams showed flashes of brilliance but was not at her previous dominant level.
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