Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon after injuring hamstring

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By Jozef in Sports
Updated 3 years ago

(NEW YORK) — Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon Tuesday after injuring her right hamstring during her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich. Williams, 39, slipped on the grass during the first set of the match, causing her to take a medical timeout. She returned with a limp but later fell to her knees, crying out in pain. The match ended with both players tied 3-3 in the first set.

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