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Fraser Watson

Serena Williams' Wimbledon conqueror slammed by partner after doubles withdrawal

Harmony Tan's dramatic Wimbledon win over Serena Williams hasn't gone down well with everyone - least of all her doubles partner.

French player Tan, 24, upset the odds in a late night thriller on Centre Court, winning 7-5 1-6 7-6 in a match that lasted more than three hours. The world No 115 will now take on Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo in her second-round match on Thursday.

But the exhaustive nature of her efforts have clearly taken their toll, with Tan opting to withdraw from her scheduled doubles match on Wednesday. She had been due to partner German star Tamara Korpatsch in a clash with Raluca Olaru and Nadiia Kichenok.

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