LONDON, July 1: China’s Zheng Jie said she was brimming with confidence for the 2012 Olympics back at Wimbledon after an impressive performance on Centre Court that almost got the better of Serena Williams.

Zheng will represent her country at the All England Club later this month and, if she maintains her form, will be a dangerous prospect in the Olympic draw. The 28-year-old took the first set off four-time champion Williams but lost a final set thriller in a 6-7, 6-2, 9-7 defeat on Saturday.

“I really wanted to win this match, because I remember this is my third time against her at Wimbledon. So that also gave me more confidence looking forward to the Olympic Games.”—AFP