Williams vs Tan - LIVE!
The Centre Court action concluded at Wimbledon on day two as Serena Williams made her return against Harmony Tan. It was the American’s first singles match since the first round at Wimbledon 12 months ago, when she managed six games before having to withdraw against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Injury had kept her away from court until she played doubles at Eastbourne with Ons Jabeur.
The shock win was Tan’s first ever main-draw match at Wimbledon, with the 24-year-old playing in stunning style with there few signs of rust from Williams.
The 40-year-old has 23 Grand Slam titles to her name, one short of Margaret Court’s record. Four times Williams has had the chance to draw level, four times she has been beaten in finals in straight sets. Follow live coverage of the match with Matt Verri at Wimbledon, with all the reaction from Williams’ defeat coming up.
