Michigan-born Australian Maya Joint prepares to face Serena Williams in Wimbledon first round
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Ken Maguire
Summary
Maya Joint, a 20-year-old Michigan-born Australian tennis player, is set to face Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon as Williams makes her singles comeback at age 44. Joint acknowledges the challenge of playing against a seven-time Wimbledon champion, likely on Centre Court, with only a small support team including her coach, fitness coach, agent, and mother. The article covers Joint's background, her path to this moment, and the David-vs-Goliath nature of the matchup.
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bskyMichigan-born Australian Maya Joint prepares to face Serena Williams in Wimbledon first roundchicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI'm expecting big serve
Maya Joint's cheering section at Wimbledon for her match of a lifetime against Serena Williams will be small.
Joint, 20, was drawn to face the seven-time Wimbledon champion in the first round and knows she'll need to tune out what likely will be a stadium — probably Centre Court — full of fans hoping to see the 44-year-old Williams launch a successful singles comeback.
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