Williams loses to Lisicki in Wimbledon 4th round

Williams loses to Lisicki in Wimbledon 4th round
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Summary Defending champion was eliminated in 4th round of Wimbledon Monday after losing to Sabine Lisicki.

 

LONDON (AP) - Defending champion Serena Williams was eliminated in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Monday, failing to close out a see-saw third set before losing 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 to Sabine Lisicki of Germany.


The loss ends Williams  career-best 34-match winning streak and her attempt to win a sixth title at the All England Club.


Williams was up a break twice in the third set but Lisicki fought back both times and broke again to go up 5-4. She converted her second match point with a forehand winner.
 

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