Defending champion Serena Williams sent shockwaves through Wimbledon today as she became the latest top player to exit the tournament.
Williams, 31, was bidding for a sixth All England Club title but was beaten in a dramatic clash with 23rd seed Sabine Lisicki.
Lisicki won the match 6-2 1-6 6-4.
The German player collapsed on Centre Court in apparent joy as she claimed victory before she broke down in tears.
Lisicki, 28, was overcome with emotion and visibly shaking after leaving the famous Wimbledon lawn.
"I gave it everything I had," she told the BBC.
"I'm so happy. She played a fantastic match, she is such a tough opponent and it's just an amazing feeling to win this match.
"The crowd was amazing, thank you for this support. It was amazing, I love this court so much, it's such a special place."
Williams, who appeared frustrated during the tie, waved to the crowd as she left the packed court.
The knock-out follows a string of shock exits last week by top players including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova.
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