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Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury

Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury

Summary

Serena Williams withdrew from her doubles match with her sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury. Serena was hurt during her singles match earlier in the week and is hoping to play again soon, possibly at the U.S. Open.

Key Facts

  • Serena Williams, 44 years old, injured her right knee during a singles match at Wimbledon.
  • She lost her singles match in three sets to Maya Joint of Australia.
  • Serena withdrew from the doubles match with her sister Venus Williams because her knee was not ready.
  • Serena posted on Instagram showing fluid drained from her knee and walking with support.
  • The Williams sisters were scheduled to play against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in doubles.
  • The doubles match was delayed to give Serena more time to recover.
  • Venus Williams, 46, played mixed doubles but lost with her partner Kevin Krawietz.
  • The Williams sisters have won Wimbledon women’s doubles six times as partners.
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