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