Ben Shelton falls to Finnish qualifier
American tennis player Ben Shelton was eliminated from Wimbledon in a five-set upset by Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen. The day also featured the return of Serena Williams to singles competition and several other first-round matches.
Why it matters
The return of Serena Williams and the early exit of a top-seeded American player are significant narrative points for the current Wimbledon tournament.
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