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Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44, agent says

Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44, agent says

Summary

Serena Williams injured her right knee during her first singles match at Wimbledon in nearly four years. Despite the injury, she hopes to play in the doubles event with her sister Venus later in the week.

Key Facts

  • Serena Williams is 44 years old.
  • She played her first singles match in nearly four years at Wimbledon.
  • She lost the match in three sets to 20-year-old Maya Joint from Australia.
  • Williams tweaked her right knee near the end of the first set.
  • She did not ask for medical help during the match.
  • Wimbledon and WTA medical teams excused her from post-match media duties due to the injury.
  • She hopes to play doubles with her sister Venus Williams later in the tournament.
  • Serena received wild card entries to compete in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
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