Serena Williams’ Return To Wimbledon After A Year’s Break Sparks Controversy

The tennis player took the break after getting injured at the tournament a year ago.

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Her fans did not suspect her comeback until media outlets broke the news.

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Williams and Wimbledon were also sure to spill the tea on their respective social media pages.

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While some of her fans were elated at her partaking in this year’s Wimbledon, others were worried about her being in shape.

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One fan outrightly said nobody wanted to see the Grand Slam title queen lose a game within one hour.

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Somebody else said Williams would be a refreshing face to see at Wimbledon.

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Outside the court, the mother-of-one is holding it down in the fashion game.

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She shared a clip that showed her making a smooth transition from her feminine gown into her tennis outfit.

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Williams’ fans praised her for the post just as they did for her when she set a record with her trading card.

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