Williams out after controversy

Two-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams suffered a shock second-round defeat to Croatia’s Karolina Sprem on Centre Court this evening.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams suffered a shock second-round defeat to Croatia’s Karolina Sprem on Centre Court this evening.

The American number three lost both sets on the tie-break, going down 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (8-6), but the match was not without controversy.

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