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Latest news from the wimbledon, England,- Serena Williams hits 15 aces to beat Larcher de Brito 6-0, 6-4 in 1st round at Wimbledon. and Serena Williams Opens Wimbledon Title Defense With Straight-Sets Victory against the michelle larcher de brito. Playing first Tuesday on Centre Court, Williams hit 15 aces and beat 17-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito 6-0, 6-4. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below. Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 1 in both singles and doubles.

Serena Williams opened the defense of her Wimbledon tennis title with a straight-sets victory against Portugal’s Michelle Larcher de Brito at the All England Club. The 28-year-old American, who secured her 12th Grand Slam title at this year’s Australian Open, won 6-0, 6-4 in the opening match today on Centre Court.Her other two Wimbledon titles were in 2002 and 2003. Williams has won 43 straight first-round matches at Grand Slams. Rafael Nadal of Spain, the men’s No. 2 seed, plays his first match of the championship next on Centre Court, against Japan’s Kei Nishikori. Britain’s Andy Murray is also in action later, against the Czech Republic’s Jan Hajek.

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