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Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback clouded in Controversy

LeBron James' Wimbledon interruption angers fans; Iga Swiatek's crying rocks SW19

July 01, 2026

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Double controversy ruins Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback on top of 1R loss. LeBron James becomes the newest reason for tennis fans to be angry.

 
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"Horrible, patronizing" - Serena Williams faces 'sore loser' accusations from fans after handshake row at Wimbledon

Serena Williams' loss at Wimbledon on Tuesday has been marred by an unexpected row, as fans felt that her handshake with opponent Maya Joint was not up to scratch.

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Serena Williams faces major accusation from former Wimbledon opponent Harmony Tan on the day of her comeback

Serena Williams faces major accusation from former Wimbledon opponent Harmony Tan on the day of her comeback

"I'm not a dumba**" - Ben Shelton explodes in Wimbledon press conference after draw questions post-1R loss 

"I'm not a dumba**" - Ben Shelton explodes in Wimbledon press conference after draw questions post-1R loss 

WATCH: Iga Swiatek breaks down in tears after tough win in Wimbledon 1R against Taylor Townsend

WATCH: Iga Swiatek breaks down in tears after tough win in Wimbledon 1R against Taylor Townsend

BEYOND THE BASELINE

"A huge shame" - Insider goes scorched earth on Serena Williams as American refuses press duties after Wimbledon loss

"A huge shame" - Insider goes scorched earth on Serena Williams as American refuses press duties after Wimbledon loss

"Embarrassing” - Tennis Fans angry as LeBron James report interrupts Emma Navarro’s Wimbledon moment

"Embarrassing” - Tennis Fans angry as LeBron James report interrupts Emma Navarro’s Wimbledon moment

"No aura compared to Roger Federer" - Taylor Fritz brutally trolled by fans after replicating Swiss' old look at Wimbledon 1R

"No aura compared to Roger Federer" - Taylor Fritz brutally trolled by fans after replicating Swiss' old look at Wimbledon 1R

SPILL THE TEA

"Horrendous stuff"; "Inexcusable" - Ben Shelton faces fans' wrath after back-to-back early Slam losses with Wimbledon heartbreak

"Horrendous stuff"; "Inexcusable" - Ben Shelton faces fans' wrath after back-to-back early Slam losses with Wimbledon heartbreak

Serena Williams in action today at Wimbledon 2026: Opponent, Start Time and Live Streaming Details

Serena Williams in action today at Wimbledon 2026: Opponent, Start Time and Live Streaming Details

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Welcome back, Queen Serena! 👸✨ Serena Williams is back on the Wimbledon stage for her first-round encounter today. 🎾😍

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