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Serena Williams suffers first-round defeat against Maya Joint after making stunning Wimbledon return aged 44
MATTHEW LAMBWELL ON CENTRE COURT: Under the echoing roof of Centre Court, Serena Williams, 44, returned after four years and did thrilling battle with a woman less than half her age.
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