Tearful Serena Williams Is Forced To Withdraw From Wimbledon Due To Injury.

Tearful Serena Williams Is Forced To Withdraw From Wimbledon Due To Injury.

Serena Williams sobbed when she was forced to withdraw in the first set of her Wimbledon first-round match.

Iexclusive news Nigeria reports that the 23-time Grand Slam winner, who is still chasing Margaret Court’s all-time record, played well against world number 100 Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Tuesday evening but had to quit due to a right thigh injury.

Serena Williams crying

The 39-year-old American, who began the match with strapping on her right thigh, broke Sasnovich in the Bulgarian’s second service game, but seemed to roll her ankle while returning a shot.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams‘ sorrow and tears were difficult to see as she walked off the court after working so hard to return to action.

Serena Williams being escorted out

‘I’m extremely sad for Serena, she’s a fantastic champion,’ Sasnovich said on court following her shock second-round advancement. ‘I just wish the best for her and the best recovery.’