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Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44
By Mattias Karén, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
The roars began even before Serena Williams stepped on Centre Court. Then they grew louder when the 23-time Grand Slam champion arrived to play her first singles match in nearly four years.And when it was all over and the 44-year-old Williams had performed admirably in a three-set defeat to an op...
Key takeaway Then they grew louder when the 23-time Grand Slam champion arrived to play her first singles match in nearly four years.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The roars began even before Serena Williams stepped on Centre Court. Then they grew louder when the 23-time Grand Slam champion arrived to play her first singles match in nearly four years.And when it was all over and the 44-year-old Williams had performed admirably in a three-set defeat to an op...
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