It took Tan three hours and 11 minutes to claim the seven-time Wimbledon winner’s head, eventually winning the match 7-5 1-6 7-6 (10-7).
The SW19 newcomer made two comebacks in the third set, setting the match point saved by Williams just before the final tiebreak and winning the tiebreak to win 4-0.
Despite the determination and joy shown by the victory on the center court at the All England Club, it was revealed that the 24-year-old entered the tournament in a panic.
Wimbledon: Serena Williams defeated Tan in a three-set marathon
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He’s a superstar and I used to watch him a lot on TV when I was younger, “Tan said after the match. “For my first Wimbledon, this is wow. Just wow
The backhand was so strong that even Serena had to clap
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“I was really scared when I saw the draw. Because, yes, she is Serena Williams. It’s a legend and I was like, ‘Oh my God, how can I play? If I could win one or two games, it would be great for me.
“I want to thank everyone today and my team and my coach Nathalie Tuziat, who also played Serena. Thank you so much for being with me. “
Tan will now face 32nd seed Sarah Soribes Tormo, who defeated US qualifier Christina McHale 6-2, 6-1.