Serena Williams withdraws after fall during Wimbledon first round

Williams attempted to continue but after getting emotional at the reception afforded to her by the crowd, the pain was evident on Williams’ face as she tried to serve to her opponent

Serena Williams has been forced to retire hurt from Wimbledon (Adam Davy/PA)

Serena Williams’ hopes of an eighth Wimbledon title are over after an ankle injury forced the world number eight to retire from her first-round match with Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

The seven-time singles’ winner at the All England Club slipped in the fifth game and left the Centre Court for treatment.