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Wimbledon Shocker: Top Seed Ousted, Williams' Comeback Stalls
5 Jul
Summary
- Top-ranked American Ben Shelton was surprisingly eliminated in the first round.
- Maya Joint defeated Serena Williams in a three-set match, ending her comeback bid.
- The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, are competing in the doubles tournament.
The Championships at Wimbledon 2026 have officially begun, marked by significant upsets and surprising player performances. Top-ranked American Ben Shelton was unexpectedly eliminated in the tournament's opening round, signaling a shift in expectations. Adding to the drama, Maya Joint of Australia ended Serena Williams' comeback attempt with a hard-fought three-set victory on Tuesday.
Despite the singles disappointment, Serena Williams and her sister Venus are participating in the women's doubles competition. Their first-round doubles match is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The tournament, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, runs from June 29 through July 12.
Fans can follow the action across ESPN and ESPN2, with all matches accessible via an ESPN Unlimited subscription. For those without cable, streaming options include YouTube TV and DirecTV. In the UK and Australia, free streaming is available on BBC iPlayer and 9Now, respectively, with VPNs offering an alternative for international viewers.
Several seeded players in both the men's and women's draws are advancing, but the early rounds have already demonstrated the unpredictable nature of Grand Slam tennis. Key matches on July 4 include third-round singles encounters featuring top players like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Alexander Zverev.
