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Serena Williams forced to bail on bridesmaid duties after quarter-final win at Wimbledon

Tennis star was due to be in RnB star Ciara’s bridal party

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TENNIS ace Serena Williams’ quarter-final victory has ruled her out of bridesmaid duties for a superstar wedding.

The six-time champ was due to be part of US RnB star Ciara’s bridal party today, at a ceremony held at Peckforton Castle.

 Serena's straight-sets victory over N21 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova ruled her out of the wedding
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Serena's straight-sets victory over N21 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova ruled her out of the weddingCredit: Getty Images
 The tennis ace is close pals with Ciara and gleefully accepted her offer to be bridesmaid
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The tennis ace is close pals with Ciara and gleefully accepted her offer to be bridesmaidCredit: Rex Features

But her straight-sets victory over N21 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Centre Court means Serena, 34, is highly doubtful to attend the showbiz nuptial, as her semi-final is the following day.

A source said: “Serena is close pals with Ciara and gleefully accepted her offer to be bridesmaid.

 However, Ciara knew Serena's attendance would depend on the tournament
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However, Ciara knew Serena's attendance would depend on the tournamentCredit: Getty Images
 The RnB singer is marrying American football star Russell Wilson
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The RnB singer is marrying American football star Russell WilsonCredit: Fame Flynet

“However, Ciara always knew her attendance would be Wimbledon dependent and as she’s one of the favourites, there was a high chance she would not attend.”

Ciara, 30, is tying the knot with NFL star boyfriend Russell Wilson, 27, at the Cheshire venue, despite having no link with the area.

Peckforton Castle is popular with Premier League WAGS, including Rebekah Vardy who married England striker Jamie in the Grade 2 listed castle in May.

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