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Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026

Williamss comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortlessly familiar. The way she gathers the ball...

Reaction from day two at Wimbledon 2026.

Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen produces a stunning display to beat fourth seed Ben Shelton in a fifth set tie-break in the opening round of the men's singles at Wimbledon 2026.

Wildcard entry defeats Romanian opponent 6-4, 6-4Katie Boulter beaten 6-4, 6-2 by qualifier Tyra GrantAt 12.30pm on the second day of the 2026 championships Katie Swan ended Britains wait for a first singles victory as s...

Serena Williams suffered defeat to Maya Joint in her much-anticipated return to Wimbledon following a four-year absence after an epic battle on Centre Court.

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

Grigor Dimitrov makes a winning return to Wimbledon, 12 months after suffering one of the most devastating nights of his career.

After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.

Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

Williams fell just short on her return, Stan Wawrinka said goodbye to Wimbledon for the last time, while there first-round wins for Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina, but exits for Ben Shelton and Elina Sv...

Williams beaten 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 on Centre CourtJoint fights off second-set rally to close out matchSerena Williams walked up to the baseline down match point aware that it would not have been a tragedy for her to lose ...

French Open winner beats Belgian 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6Zverevs big serves breaks down tough opponentAlexander Zverevs serve is at once among the most potent and also the most perplexing weapons in tennis. When it is working ...

Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.

Britain's Arthur Fery is accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call at Wimbledon

Watch the best shots from day two of Wimbledon 2026, featuring British hopeful Toby Samuel.

Last years beaten finalist defeats Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2Svitolina suffers surprise 5-7, 2-6 loss to SnigurIt will take a lot more before the memory of last years Wimbledon final will be entirely out of Amanda Anisimovas sy...

Quarter-finalist from 2025 beaten in first roundQueens Club champion, Francisco Cerúndolo, also outOf the 18 Americans who began the mens singles - the most of any nation - perhaps the most excitement surrounded Ben She...

Tournaments serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina SvitolinaCould you return Emma Raducanus 110mph serve, or receive a 145mph stroke from Andy Murray? What about Giovanni Mpet...

Australian defeats Argentinas Roman Andres BurruchagaThanasi Kokkinakis loses five-set epic but Kim Birrell throughAlex de Minaur has enjoyed the perfect launch to his latest bid to reach a grand slam final with an encou...

Taylor Fritz arrives for his first-round match in a statement all-white suit - and avoids looking "really stupid" by registering a dominant win.

Katie Swan tells BBC Sport's Clare Balding that "day's like today make it all worth it" after becoming the first Briton to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026 - despite nearly quitting the sport with...