World number three is shockingly knocked out, clearing the path for another Williams victory.
Third seed and 2004 champion Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon at the second round stage on Wednesday, losing 6-3, 6-4 to Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito, the world number 131.
Sharapova’s defeat came just hours after second seed Victoria Azarenka withdrew from the tournament with a knee injury.
Larcher De Brito goes on to face Karin Knapp of Italy for a place in the last 16.
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