Wimbledon woe for Venus as lowly Pironkova stuns SW19

SERENA WILLIAMS will be the only top-20 women’s seed in the Wimbledon semi-finals after her sister Venus fell victim to the biggest shock yet in a tournament of surprises.

The five-time champion was dumped out 6-2 6-3 by world number 82 Tsvetana Pironkova in one of the greatest upsets ever seen at the All-England Club.

The second seed saw her serve broken four times by the 22-year-oldBulgarian, who wrapped up victory in one hour and 25 minutes on Court One.

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