Venus Williams asks Novak Djokovic for grass tips after sad end to her Wimbledon

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Venus Williams asks Novak Djokovic for grass tips after sad end to her Wimbledon
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Venus Williams jokingly asked Novak Djokovic for some lessons on how to fall on the grass without hurting herself. Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion, had an unfortunate end to her campaign at The Championships. Early on in her Wimbledon first-round match against Elina Svitolina, Williams badly slipped on the grass and injured herself.

Williams was able to finish the match but she ended up losing in straight sets to Svitolina. “I need to learn how to fall without hurting myself,” Williams captioned her Instagram Story and tagged Djokovic.

Williams asks Djokovic for grass lessons

Williams is one of the greatest champions in Wimbledon history as she is a nine-time finalist and a five-time champion at The All England Club.

For this year’s Wimbledon, 43-year-old Williams was granted a main draw wildcard. Williams made a great start against Svitolina, taking an early 2-0 lead. But then, Williams slipped and Svitolina won 6-4 6-3. After the match, Williams gave a detailed reflection on “a shocking injury” she sustained.“Grass…

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