Serena, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, is still one shy of Margaret Court's Grand Slam singles record of 24. Eight-time winner Federer, like Williams edging closer to his 40th birthday, had a disappointing second round exit at Halle - his traditional warm-up for Wimbledon which he has won 10 times. He starts against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino who has reached the fourth round at Wimbledon three times. Indeed, she has only ever lost one opening round match in 78 major appearances. Venus Williams, the five-time winner, faces Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu while French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova tackles Clara Tauson of Denmark.

Source: News 24 June 29, 2021 07:37 UTC