Harmony Tan has been at the center of one of the most surprising stories in today's tennis scene. The French player, remembered for defeating Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2022, a match that seemed to be the American's last at the All England Club, has revealed that she was blocked by the former world number one on social media, sparking a heated debate among fans.
It all started quite accidentally. With Serena's return to the circuit, Tan decided to look up the American's profile on social media, only to find out she couldn't access it. The explanation was simple: she had been blocked by the 23-time Grand Slam champion. Tan shared the surprising situation, as there had never been any personal conflict between them, nor had there been any controversy during or after that memorable Wimbledon match.
Harmony Tan, the French player who defeated Serena in 1R #Wimbledon 2022, has revealed that the former no. 1 has blocked her on Instagram.
— Irene Gómez (@Negmezz) June 30, 2026
Will she do the same with Joint if she loses?😅 pic.twitter.com/3B0q8OlpKI
That 2022 encounter was one of the most emotional matches of the tournament. Tan, then out of the media spotlight, defeated Serena in an epic three-set battle that eventually became the crowning glory of her career. After the match, both seemed to maintain an apparently friendly relationship, and no disagreements ever came to light.
It is precisely because of this context that the French player's confession has sparked numerous reactions on social media. Many fans find Serena's decision incomprehensible, while others downplay the incident, noting that public figures manage their personal profiles as they see fit.
Whatever the explanation, this anecdote has once again brought together two names forever linked by one of Wimbledon's biggest surprises. Four years after that unforgettable match, a simple social media search has reopened a story that seemed completely closed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Serena Williams tiene bloqueada en redes sociales a su verdugo en Wimbledon 2022

