Venus Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion, lost in the first round Monday to Elena Vesnina of Russia, 6-1, 6-3.
Venus Williams Loses In First Round At Wimbledon
By Melissa Rohlin, Los Angeles Times
Mon, 06/25/2012 - 9:58am
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