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Serena Williams survives second-round Wimbledon scare from unseeded American

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Serena Williams may end up winning Wimbledon, but if Friday was any indication, it won't be easy. The world No. 1 was pushed to the limit by unseeded American Christina McHale in a second-round match that had fans on edge. Williams struggled with McHale, but prevailed 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-4.

McHale, a 24-year-old from New Jersey, was ranked No. 66 in the world heading into Wimbledon. She has previously been ranked as high as No.