Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match at Wimbledon due to injury
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Key Points:
- Serena Williams withdrew from her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus due to a right knee injury sustained during her singles return earlier in the week.
- Serena expressed heartbreak over the withdrawal, sharing on Instagram images of fluid drained from her knee and a video showing her limited mobility.
- Despite the injury, Serena hinted at a possible return to competition soon, stating, "stay tuned to a city near you," with the U.S. Open approaching.
- The Williams sisters, six-time Wimbledon doubles champions, were set to play Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in a first-round match that had been postponed to allow Serena more recovery time.
- In her singles match earlier, Serena lost in three sets to 20-year-old Maya Joint, while Venus recently competed in mixed doubles but was defeated in the first round.
