I should have stayed at home, says Serena

Tearful former Wimbledon champion Serena Williams admitted she wished she had “stayed at home” instead of attempting to reclaim her crown.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2005 - 11:20

Tearful former Wimbledon champion Serena Williams admitted she wished she had “stayed at home” instead of attempting to reclaim her crown.

Williams crashed out of the tournament against unfancied fellow American Jill Craybas on court two last night due to Andy Murray’s headline act against David Nalbandian.

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Courts Tennis Wimbledon Place: Eastbourne Place: Centre Court Person: Serena Williams Person: Tearful Person: Williams Person: Jill Craybas Person: Andy Murray Person: David Nalbandian Person: Venus Person: Craybas Event: Wimbledon Event: French Open Organisation: All England Club

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