Serena Williams’ wild year since Wimbledon 2021
This year, Wimbledon will feature some of the sport’s all-time greats. But there will be just one 23-time major champion on the grass at the All England Club.
Serena Williams is set to make her eagerly anticipated return to competition on Tuesday when she takes on Harmony Tan in the first round.
The seven-time Wimbledon champ hasn’t played a singles match since retiring because of a torn hamstring in her opener a year ago. She began her comeback last week in doubles at Eastbourne, advancing to the semifinals with partner Ons Jabeur before Jabeur was forced to withdraw because of a knee injury.
There are many questions about how Williams will fare over the fortnight, and beyond, and she will undoubtedly be the center of attention as the tournament gets underway.
But it’s not like she has kept a low profile over the past year. From movie premieres to the Oscars to furthering her business empire, Williams has basically been taking over the world.
Let’s take a look back at what she has been up to since the last time she stepped on the court at Wimbledon:
June 29, 2021: After her devastating exit at Wimbledon, Williams followed up with an Instagram post later that day in which she said she was “heartbroken” but grateful for the fan support.
Aug. 25, 2021: One day before the draw reveal, Williams announced she would not be playing at the US Open because of the same injury, which she now confirmed was a torn hamstring. Citing the need to give her body time to “heal completely,” Williams ended the message with an optimistic, “I’ll see you soon.”
Sept. 13, 2021: Naomi Osaka was a co-chair of the Met Gala, and US Open finalists Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez cemented their “It girl” statuses, but it was Williams who ruled the red carpet at the famed (and pandemic-delayed) event.
Plus, her and sister Venus’ surprising photos with former foe Maria Sharapova had everyone talking for days.
Sept. 26, 2021:…
Source : espn
