Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles competition after knee injury
- On Saturday, Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles competition with sister Venus Williams due to a right knee injury.
- Serena sustained the injury during her three-set singles match on Tuesday, where she was beaten 6-3, 6-7 , 6-3 by 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint.
- In an Instagram post, Serena shared images of four syringes used to drain fluid from her knee, alongside a video showing her walking with a cane.
- Her singles return drew 1.8 million ESPN viewers, while 46-year-old Venus competed in the mixed doubles tournament on Friday with partner Kevin Krawietz.
- With the U.S. Open approaching, Serena indicated she could return to competition soon, telling fans to "stay tuned to a city near you.
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Wimbledon 2026: Serena last played in a Grand Slam at the US Open in 2022. Serena lost in three sets to Australia's Maya Joynt in the singles at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams (knee) Forced To Withdraw From Wimbledon Doubles
WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams announced she would not be able to play in the doubles draw at the All England Club alongside sister Venus in an Instagram post Saturday. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles,” Williams wrote. “Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside [Venus Williams] once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just is…
First Serena will put Williams Wimbledon in a state of emergency, then she loses in singles and has to do without doubles. However, the 44-year-old announces further starts on the tour.
Serena Williams says she was heartbroken when she couldn't play with her sister.
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