Serena Williams beaten by Harmony Tan in late-night thriller on Centre Court

Williams was unable to summon the old magic as her Wimbledon return ended in a first-round defeat to little-known Frenchwoman Harmony Tan.
Serena Williams was beaten in the first round (John Walton/PA)

Serena Williams was beaten in the first round (John Walton/PA)

Serena Williams was unable to summon the old magic as her Wimbledon return ended in a first-round defeat to little-known Frenchwoman Harmony Tan.

Stepping out on court to play singles for the first time since leaving Centre Court prematurely and in tears after suffering a hamstring injury in the opening round 12 months ago, Williams was rusty and error-prone.

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