Venus out and Kevin shocked

American tennis star, Venus Williams, will miss Wimbledon this year.

Venus has a back injury.

The 33-year-old has won the Wimbledon singles title on five occasions.

Venus last secured the crown back in 2008.

Meanwhile, Kevin Anderson has lost in the first round of the Eastbourne International grass court tournament.

Julien Benneteau shocked the South African 7-6 6-2 on Tuesday.

Anderson was the fifth seed.

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- Andre Bloem

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