Venus Williams beaten by Elena Vesnina on Wimbledon 2012

Former Wimbledon Champion, Venus Williams lost to Russian Elena Vesnina, 6-1, 6-3, on Monday, June 25, 2012 - her first opening round loss since she started a professional career in 1997.

Five-time champion Venus Williams lost in the opening round of Wimbledon for the first time since 1997, falling 6-1, 6-3 to Elena Vesnina of Russia on Monday.

Despite her loss (actually her worst All England Club defeat in 15 years), the former World No. 1 and is now ranked World No. 58 in tennis, still believes she can compete at the top level confirming that she will play at Wimbledon in 2013 after fighting serious illness 6 months ago.

Watch Elena Vesnina beat Venus Williams 6-1, 6-3 Round 1 Wimbledon 2012.

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