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Williams, Safina, Jankovic, Ivanovic win

ESPN.com news services

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

WIMBLEDON, England -- Five points into her opening match at Wimbledon, Venus Williams slipped and went sprawling on the grass she loves. The five-time champion recovered from her stumble at the start Tuesday and defeated Stefanie Voegele 6-3, 6-2. It was Williams' first appearance on Centre Court since the 2008 final, when she beat sister Serena for her second Wimbledon title in a row. "I really enjoyed being out there," Venus said. "It's a special moment when you walk back as defending champ ...

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