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Joint Stuns Williams at Wimbledon
1 Jul
Summary
- Maya Joint defeated Serena Williams on Wimbledon's Centre Court.
- Joint experienced extreme pre-match nerves, losing sleep for days.
- This win marks a career-best for the young Australian player.
Maya Joint secured the most significant win of her career, defeating Serena Williams 6-3 6-7 (6) 6-3 on Wimbledon's Centre Court. The young Australian revealed she experienced extreme nerves leading up to the match, even losing sleep in the nights prior, a rare occurrence for her. Joint described the moment of walking onto Centre Court as the "craziest moment of my life," acknowledging the intimidation of facing a legend.
Despite her nerves and a challenging year marked by injury, the 20-year-old demonstrated impressive firepower and resilience. This victory, Joint's third major win, sets her up for a subsequent match against Alexandra Eala. Her performance on the renowned court, which was filled with a supportive crowd, signifies a major step forward in her professional tennis journey.
