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Serena Williams Withdraws From Wimbledon Doubles Match Due to Knee Injury
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2026-07-05 00:58   Sports   17

Serena Williams Withdraws From Wimbledon Doubles Match Due to Knee Injury

Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match against her sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury, as revealed in an Instagram post.The 44-year-old athlete sustained the injury during her singles match earlier in the week, which she lost in three sets.

In her post, Serena expressed heartbreak over the withdrawal, emphasizing the significance of competing alongside Venus, a milestone in their storied tennis careers.She shared images of fluid drained from her knee and a video showing her mobility challenges, with her daughter assisting her.Despite the setback, Serena hinted at a potential return for the U.S.Open, stating, 'Stay tuned to a city near you.' The doubles match, originally scheduled for later in the week, was pushed back to allow Serena time to recover.Venus, 46, competed in the mixed doubles tournament but lost in straight sets.

The Williams sisters, six-time Wimbledon doubles champions, face another challenge as Serena navigates her recovery while balancing her ambitions for the upcoming tournaments.

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