MOSCOW, Jul 4 American tennis player Venus Williams after defeat in the first round of Wimbledon said that she was «killed» by the grass.
In the first round, Williams lost to Ukrainian Elina Svitolina with a score of 4:6, 3:6. The 43-year-old athlete won the first two games, but then slipped on the grass and injured her leg. After consulting with her doctor, she decided to continue playing.
Grand SlamsWimbledon WTA03 July 2023 • start at 19:45FinishedVenus WilliamsUSA0 : 24:63:6Elina SvitolinaUkraine
“Grass is slippery by nature. «I started the match perfectly, literally killed the grass, and then the grass killed me. I felt that I was in great shape before this tournament and in great shape in this match. It shocks me very much, but this is a sport,» asapsports quotes the athlete. com.
Venus Williams made her Wimbledon debut in 1997, making her 24th appearance at the tournament.