Serena Williams' coach told AP that nerves and a closed roof were factors in her first-round Wimbledon loss. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.

American tennis player Serena Williams lost to Australia's Maya Joint in the first round of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. The match took place on June 30 in London. Williams' coach cited nerves and the closed roof as contributing factors to the defeat.

Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian and their daughters Olympia and Adira watched from the stands. It was Williams' first match at Wimbledon.