Serena Williams suffers shock defeat in last-16 of Wimbledon . Serena Williams beaten by Germany 's Sabine Lisicki in three sets . World No.1 and three -time Since she missed the 2010 edition through injury , the run starts in 2009 when she beat Svetlana Kuznetsova , a success that has now been followed by defeats of Li Na in 2011 , Maria Sharapova the following year and Williams herself on Monday . Wimbledon champion had been favorite for title . Lisicki , seeded three , reached semifinal in the last four .
Serena Williams suffers shock defeat in last-16 of Wimbledon . Serena Williams beaten by Germany 's Sabine Lisicki in three sets . World No.1 and three -time Wimbledon champion had been favorite for title . Lisicki , seeded three , reached semifinal in the last four .