Tennis ace who ended Serena Williams' career unleashes fury after French Open snub

Tennis star Harmony Tan has described her disappointment after not receiving an invite to the . However, she also feels the treatment is unjust given there are others who will be in the field despite being below her in the rankings.

Tan's most famous moment as a tennis player to date came at Wimbledon 2022 when she beat in a three-set epic. Paris-born Tan triumphed 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(7) in their first-round encounter, and Serena retired a few months later. She went on to defeat Sara Sorribes Torbo in the second round before taking out home favourite Katie Boulter in the third. However, her Wimbledon dream, and by far her best performance at a major tournament, then came to an end against Amanda Anisimova.

The world No.244 hasn't won a Grand Slam match in the almost three-year span since that tournament. Nonetheless, Tan took to social media to describe how upset she was not to receive an entry to Roland Garros, her home major.

"No Roland Garros for me this year," she wrote on Instagram. "A bitter taste, a feeling of injustice regarding the federation's decision not to grant me a wild card for the qualifiers.

"Especially after all the efforts of recent months and the good results. This week, I'm 244th in the world ahead of the nine players who received a wild card for the qualifiers. And yet... nothing.

"Yes, I'm 27. Yes, I'm no longer a 'young promise'. But I've proved that I can compete in Grand Slams. I've had my ups and downs, and I'm still fighting."

Tan has competed in the French Open on nine occasions to date. Of those, she has progressed beyond the first round just once, with five of her appearances ending in qualifying defeats.

The 13-year WTA veteran was clearly devastated to be left out of the running at Roland Garros altogether. However, she ended her post on a more positive note and said she was unwilling to give up the fight in her sport.

"Now I'm going to move on, keep smiling as usual and get back on the court with the same strength," she added. "Because at the end of the day, remains a game. And I love playing."

Tan's rejection will feel that much more hurtful after she recently won her 11th ITF title at the W50 Yecla in Spain. It marked her first title in a little more than one year, but her joy has proved short-lived after being rebuffed by organisers in her home nation.