Australian youngster Maya Joint, ranked No. 53, faces the challenge of her career as she takes on seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams in the first round. With only a small support team in her corner, the 20-year-old hopes to seize the opportunity against her idol, who is making a singles comeback at age 44.
To prevent a repeat of past course setup fiascos, the USGA is deploying a proactive watering and "syringing" protocol at Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open, slowing green speeds down to 10 on the Stimpmeter to combat 30 mph winds
