Serena Williams Skips Wimbledon's Centenary Celebration After Alleged Dispute With Officials
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Serena Williams chose to sit out on Sunday as some of the biggest names in tennis came together to celebrate the Centre Court centenary celebrations at Wimbledon. Williams, who lost in the first round at Wimbledon on June 29, skipped the centenary ceremony because she was frustrated after officials allegedly forced her to return her five courtesy cars shortly after she was eliminated from the tournament.
According to Yahoo Sports, Wimbledon requires players to return the courtesy cars within 24 hours after they’re eliminated. A Wimbledon source said Williams, who wanted to use the five cars for herself, her husband, sister, mother and coach, was hoping to keep the vehicles until the end of the tournament.
“She wanted to use the cars for the whole two weeks because that’s what happens at the other grand slams,” the source told Yahoo Sports. “She was told that was not possible because they had to be used by the other players. She was not happy. Maybe that’s why she refused to take part in the centenary parade.”
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