the ukrainian Elina Svitolinawho became a mother at the end of last year, was fired venus williamswho played his twenty-fourth Wimbledonwith a win for 6-4 and 6-3.
Svitolina he received an invitation from the organization, due to the decrease in his rank due to maternity, and he did not miss it, defeating a five-time champion at Wimbledon, who at the age of 43 said goodbye to his most successful Grand Slam.
The American showed his face, especially after getting a good scare in the third game, when he slipped near the net and sprained his left knee, where he was already wearing the complex bandage he wore all week before the contest.
Venus, who was applauded before, during and after the game, said goodbye to an hour and a half game, but pressed until the last moment, from 5-1 to the final 6-3.
The youngest Williams leaves with 109 games played at Wimbledon (90 wins), five titles and as one of the most important champions in the tournament’s history.
Svitolina, who has a child with fellow tennis player Gael Monfils, will face the Belgian in the second round Elise Mertens.
Source: La Verdad
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