Last update on. From the section TennisWimbledon 2021 at the BBC Dates: All England Club: 28 June-11 Jul Coverage: Live on BBC TV, Radio and Online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer and Red Button, Connected TVs, and mobile app. You can find more details hereAmerican legend Serena Williams wept as her attempt to win the elusive 24th Grand Slam title, which would have set a new record for American tennis, was tragically ended by injury.Williams began against Aliaksandra Snovich, Belarus' world number 100. She was wearing heavy strapping to her right thigh. Williams then fell in the fifth match.After falling again in the seventh match, the 39-year old retired."I feel so sorry for Serena. Sasnovich said that she is a great champion."It can happen sometimes in tennis, but all of the best to her."Williams, sixth seed, seemed to be doing the damage as she rocked backwards at the baseline and then unleashed a forehand to her opponent.The seven-time SW19 champion was taken off court to receive treatment. She returned to the court with a heavy limp, and attempted to continue but it became clear that she would not be able to.Serena Williams had won all 19 her first-round matches at All England Club.Williams cried as she thanked everyone for their support.Williams was 15-15 in her service game. She bowed as she waited for a return.Williams slowly climbed up onto her feet, as the umpire lowered herself from her chair.As Williams left Centre Court, the crowd rose in unison and gave a standing ovation. Everyone hoped this wouldn't be the last SW19 appearance for Williams who turns 40 in September.Centre Court saw France's Adrian Mannarino retire after he had lost his match against Roger Federer.The 33-year old slipped on the exact same baseline, which led to Andy Murray, a British player who played there Monday, tweeting about the surface.Williams was leading by 3-1 when he lost it.Williams had lost to Simona Halep at the 2019 final, and was second to Angelique Kerber in Germany the year before. She was hopeful that this would be her chance to win her 24th Grand Slam.It has been difficult for Margaret Court to match the number she won in Australia. She has lost four major finals since her return from maternity leave three-years ago.Wimbledon grass was the most likely place to produce another major, but it won't be this year.
