The same tennis star who put a finishing touch on Serena Williams’ career has now suffered French Open heartbreak

Day Two: The Championships - Wimbledon 2022

Serena Williams was stunned by Harmony Tan at the French Open before retiring (Image: Getty)

Tennis star Harmony Tan has described her disappointment after not receiving an invite to the 2025 French Open. However, she also feels the treatment is unjust given there are others who will be in the field despite being below her in the WTA rankings.

Tan’s most famous moment as a tennis player to date came at Wimbledon 2022 when she beat Serena Williams in a three-set epic. Paris-born Tan triumphed 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(7) in their first-round encounter, and Serena retired a few months later. She went on to defeat Sara Sorribes Torbo in the second round before taking out home favourite Katie Boulter in the third. However, her Wimbledon dream, and by far her best performance at a major tournament, then came to an end against Amanda Anisimova.

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The world No.244 hasn’t won a Grand Slam match in the almost three-year span since that tournament. Nonetheless, Tan took to social media to describe how upset she was not to receive an entry to Roland Garros, her home major.

“No Roland Garros for me this year,” she wrote on Instagram. “A bitter taste, a feeling of injustice regarding the federation’s decision not to grant me a wild card for the qualifiers.

“Especially after all the efforts of recent months and the good results. This week, I’m 244th in the world ahead of the nine players who received a wild card for the qualifiers. And yet… nothing.

“Yes, I’m 27. Yes, I’m no longer a ‘young promise’. But I’ve proved that I can compete in Grand Slams. I’ve had my ups and downs, and I’m still fighting.”