Olympic champion, Serena Williams, was bundled out of the Rio 2016 tennis tournament in the third round of the singles competition on Wednesday.

The world number one suffered a shocking 6-4 6-3 defeat to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.

Tuesday’s defeat ends Williams’ Olympic tournament, having also suffered a surprise loss in the doubles tournament with her older sister Venus on Sunday.

The 34-year-old Williams, who is not entered in the mixed doubles competition, cut short her media commitments after the loss, speaking only to the official broadcasters before she returned to the changing rooms.

“It was a great opportunity. It didn’t work out the way I wanted it to, but at least I was able to make it to Rio. That was one of my goals,” said Serena.

WuzupNaija brings to you (courtesy of Reuters) eight emotional photos of the American as she was defeated earlier today: