Comeback Crusher 🎾

06/29/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Harmony Tan Stuns Serena Williams to End Wimbledon Return in 1st Round

After a year away from tennis, Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon ended abruptly on Tuesday. She dropped the first set against Harmony Tan before forcing a lengthy 3rd-set that went Tan’s way (7-5, 1-6, 7-6). It was the first singles match in a year for the 40-year-old Williams. She looked dejected and stunned as she walked off the court in what could’ve been her last Wimbledon appearance.

 

In the Men’s Draw: Top seeds #2 Rafael Nadal and #4 Stefanos Tsitsipas won four-set victories to cruise through Round 1, but #6 Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered the biggest upset of Tuesday’s action.

 

Wimbledon Highlights (Round 1)

W: #1 I. Swiatek def. J. Fett (6-0, 6-3)

W: #11 C. Gauff def. E. Ruse (2-6, 6-3, 7-5)

W: H. Tan def. S. Williams (7-5, 1-6, 6-7)

M: #2 R. Nadal def. F. Cerundolo (6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4)

M: #4 S. Tsitsipas def. A. Ritschard (7-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4)

M: M. Cressy def. #6 F. Auger-Aliassime (6-5, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6)

 

Today’s Schedule (Top Matches)

M: #3 C. Ruud vs. U. Humbert (6:00 am ET)

M: #1 N. Djokovic vs. T. Kokkinakis (8:30 am ET)

M: #5 C. Alcaraz vs. T. Greikspoor (9:55 am ET)

W: #2 A. Kontaveit vs. J. Niemeier (8:00 am ET)

W: #10 E. Raducanu vs. C. Garcia (10:30 am ET)

 

Additional Storylines

Yahoo! Sports: Serena Williams Crashes Out of Wimbledon After Shock Meltdown

ESPN: 2021 Wimbledon Runner-Up Matteo Berrettini Withdraws After Positive COVID-19 Test

 

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