Wimbledon 2022 LIVE Updates – Serena William vs TAN LIVE: A rusty Serena Williams made a first-round exit from Wimbledon. She lost to a lesser-known 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France 5-7, 6-1, 6-7 (7-10) in a marathon match that lasted 3 hours and 11 minutes. Follow Wimbledon 2022 Live updates with InsideSport.IN
Serena Williams returned to her old Centre Court stamping ground but could not quite roll back the years. The 40-year-old American with 23 Grand Slams under her belt, including seven Wimbledon titles, lost a three-set contest with Harmony Tan. The French player would never have expected to be on the Show Court under normal conditions.
Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: Rusty Serena Williams crashes OUT from Wimbledon, loses to 115-ranked Harmony Tan in FIRST-ROUND: Check Highlights
Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: Rusty Serena Williams crashes OUT from Wimbledon, loses to 115-ranked Harmony Tan in FIRST-ROUND: Check Highlights
The French world No.115 played her part to the full, taking the first set 7-5 before a break in proceedings to close the roof.
But the break helped Serena to recuperate. The US tennis legend won the second set. Although Tan tried to fight back and hold on to her serve to force 12 deuces. But Serena finally broker her serve. From then, it was smooth sailing as she took the second set 6-1.
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American superstar Williams boldly saved a match point at 6-5 in the final set before battling into the 10-point match-tiebreak. However, Tan charged back from a 4-0 deficit in that breaker to earn her first grass-court match-win at tour level.
Williams, 40, suffered only her third first-round loss at a Grand Slam event in her legendary career. Her win-loss record at Wimbledon still stands at a staggering 98-14.
Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: Rusty Serena Williams crashes OUT from Wimbledon, loses to 115-ranked Harmony Tan in FIRST-ROUND: Check Highlights
Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: Rusty Serena Williams crashes OUT from Wimbledon, loses to 115-ranked Harmony Tan in FIRST-ROUND: Check Highlights
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