Serena Williams to face Arantxa Rus in Wimbledon first round

Serena Williams to face world No 107 Arantxa Rus in Wimbledon first round with British No 1 Johanna Konta drawn against Natalia Vikhlyantseva at SW19

  • Serena Williams will play Arantxa Rus in the first round of Wimbledon
  • The seven-time champion is on the comeback trail after giving birth last year 
  • Meanwhile, British No 1 Johanna Konta will take on Natalia Vikhlyantseva
  • Heather Watson faces third seed and reigning champion Garbine Muguruza

Seven-time champion Serena Williams will take on Holland’s world No 107 in the first round of Wimbledon.

The American has been seeded 25 for the third major of the year, despite being well outside the world’s top 32.

The 36-year-old is on the comeback trail having given birth to her first child back in September. Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is currently ranked No 183 in the world having played only three tournaments in 12 months.

British No 1 Johanna Konta, meanwhile, will face Russia’s Natalia Vikhlyantseva in the first round, with Heather Watson drawn against Belgian Kirsten Flipkens and Naomi Broady facing third seed and reigning champion Garbine Muguruza.

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Serena Williams will take on Holland’s Arantxa Rus in the first round at Wimbledon

British No 1 Johanna Konta will face Natalia Vikhlyantseva in the opening round at SW19

British No 1 Johanna Konta will face Natalia Vikhlyantseva in the opening round at SW19

Heather Watson has been drawn against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens for this year's tournament

Heather Watson has been drawn against Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens for this year’s tournament

Third seed and defending champion Garbine Muguruza will face Britain's Naomi Broady

Third seed and defending champion Garbine Muguruza will face Britain’s Naomi Broady

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