Tennis world in frenzy over Venus Williams moment at Wimbledon

Venus Williams made a shock return to Wimbledon on Friday, teaming up with Jamie Murray to beat Michael Venus and Alicja Rosolska in the mixed doubles.

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The 42-year-old Williams made a last-minute request for a wildcard into the mixed doubles draw after it was initially thought that she wouldn't play the grass-court grand slam.

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Venus hadn't played since August last year in Chicago after suffering an injury in the second round at Wimbledon.

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The pair said their decision to play was last-minute, but Williams revealed she had wanted to partner the British star for some time.

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Fans were left in a frenzy by Venus' surprise appearance, which included a funny moment in the first set in which the ball got stuck in the throat of her racquet.

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