Serena Williams
Tough Loss At Wimbledon
… Booted From Singles Tournament
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Serena Williams‘ big Wimbledon comeback came up short on Tuesday — as the tennis superstar was defeated in the first round of the singles tournament.
The 44-year-old took center court at the All England Club for the first time in four years … facing off against Maya Joint in a three-set thriller.
After losing the first set 6-3, Serena fought her way back into it by winning a tiebreaker in the second … but the 20-year-old Australian pro answered with another 6-3 effort to advance and end Williams’ singles campaign.
The two shook hands after it was all over … and while SW had a smile on her face, the competitor in her had to have been bummed.
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Williams had plenty of support in the stands … as her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their two kids were present for the action — as well as her sister and doubles partner, Venus.
It’s not completely over for Serena — she will take the court with Venus on Thursday for a doubles match against Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio.
Most tennis fans are in agreement — the result doesn’t really matter … getting back out there after four years away was a victory in itself for Serena.
