Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams pulls out of doubles with sister Venus because of knee injury

Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams pulls out of doubles with sister Venus because of knee injury

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Key Points:

  • Serena Williams has withdrawn from her planned Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus due to a knee injury sustained during her singles loss to Maya Joint.
  • The 44-year-old, a six-time Wimbledon doubles champion with Venus, expressed heartbreak over the withdrawal and shared images of her injured knee on Instagram.
  • Their doubles match against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra was scheduled but left flexible to allow Williams time to recover, ultimately leading to her decision to pull out shortly before the match.
  • Williams thanked Wimbledon organizers and fans for their support during her comeback but has not yet announced her plans for upcoming tournaments, including the North American hard court season and the US Open.

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