Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus
Summary
Serena Williams may not be able to play in the Wimbledon women’s doubles with her sister Venus due to a knee injury. She lost her singles match on Tuesday and missed the required press conference because of the injury but is trying to recover in time for the doubles.Key Facts
- Serena Williams played her first singles match since the 2022 US Open on Tuesday at Wimbledon.
- She lost the match against 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in three sets.
- Serena tweaked her right knee near the end of the first set during the match.
- Because of the injury, she was excused from the mandatory post-match press conference.
- Serena’s agent said she left the venue without help and is working to be ready for doubles.
- Serena and Venus Williams received a wildcard entry to play doubles at Wimbledon for the first time in ten years.
- The All England Club is not fining Serena for missing media duties due to her injury.
- Serena expressed joy at returning to Wimbledon and appreciated the crowd’s support.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.