Harmony Tan has starred in one of the most surprising stories in today's tennis world. The Frenchwoman, remembered for having eliminated Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2022 in what then seemed to be the American's last match at the All England Club, has revealed that she was blocked by the former world number one on social media, a revelation that has sparked intense debate among fans.
It all started completely by chance. In light of Serena's return to the circuit, Tan decided to search for the American's profile on social media and discovered that she could not access it. The explanation was simple: she had been blocked by the 23-time Grand Slam champion. The Frenchwoman shared the situation with surprise, as there had never been any personal confrontation between the two nor had there been any controversy during or after that memorable match at Wimbledon.
Harmony Tan, the Frenchwoman who defeated Serena in 1R #Wimbledon 2022, has shared that the former world number one has blocked her on Instagram.
— Irene Gómez (@Negmezz) June 30, 2026
Will she do the same with Joint if she loses?😅 pic.com/3B0q8OlpKI
That 2022 encounter was one of the most emotional of the tournament. Tan, then out of the media spotlight, defeated Serena in a marathon three-set duel that ended up being the last prestigious victory of her career. After the match, both maintained an apparently cordial relationship, and no disagreement ever surfaced.
Precisely because of that context, the Frenchwoman's confession has triggered numerous reactions on social media. Many fans consider Serena's decision incomprehensible, while others downplay the episode by pointing out that public figures manage their personal profiles as they see fit.
Whatever the explanation, the anecdote has once again brought together two names forever linked by one of Wimbledon's great surprises. Four years after that unforgettable match, a simple social media search has reopened a story that seemed completely closed.
Cette actualité est une traduction automatique. Vous pouvez lire la nouvelle originale Serena Williams tiene bloqueada en redes sociales a su verdugo en Wimbledon 2022

