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Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus 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 that her knee was not ready to compete despite efforts to recover, including draining fluid from the knee.
- The Williams sisters were set to face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in the first round, a match postponed to allow Serena more recovery time.
- Serena hinted at a possible return to competition before the U.S. Open, encouraging fans to "stay tuned to a city near you."
- The Williams sisters, six-time Wimbledon doubles champions, have not played together recently due to injuries and other commitments.
