The Sunday Post (Dundee)

Game, set and shock

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With seven titles in nine years from 19881996, Steffi Graf was well-nigh invincible on Centre Court.

In 1994, however, she opened up her defence of the Rosewater Dish, and lost in straight sets – the first time a defending champion had gone out in the First Round.

Texan Lori Mcneil reached the semis, where she lost to Conchita Martinez.

By now, we should have just enjoyed the first week of Wimbledon 2020.

It is one of spor t’s great spectacles, with manicured lawns, Pimm’s and strawberri­es & cream providing the backdrop for some jaw-dropping tennis.

The opening week also has an unwritten tradition, namely big names coming an unexpected early cropper.

Here we look back on some of the big surprises from recent years.

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