Maria Sharapova to Venus Williams: Five inspiring women tennis stars who rose above low rankings to lift the Wimbledon trophy

Wimbledon’s long history has produced many surprise champions, with players outside the top seeds going on to win the trophy. Elena Rybakina, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Marion Bartoli and Garbiñe Muguruza are five women who beat the odds and won Grand Slam titles at the All England Club.

Maria Sharapova to Venus Williams: Five inspiring women tennis stars who rose above low rankings to lift the Wimbledon trophy
Wimbledon’s long history has produced many surprise champions, with players outside the top seeds going on to win the trophy. Elena Rybakina, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Marion Bartoli and Garbiñe Muguruza are five women who beat the odds and won Grand Slam titles at the All England Club.