‘Heartbroken’: injury ends Williams sisters’ hopes of Wimbledon doubles reunion
Summary
Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles tournament with her sister Venus due to a knee injury she got during her singles match. This ended their chance to play together at Wimbledon for the first time since 2016.Key Facts
- Serena twisted her knee in the first set of her singles match and lost in three sets.
- She tried to recover but could not be fit to play doubles with Venus.
- The withdrawal ended their planned doubles reunion at Wimbledon.
- Serena and Venus have won Wimbledon doubles six times and 14 major titles together.
- Serena returned to competitive tennis after retiring in 2022.
- The injury caused fluid buildup in Serena’s knee, which was drained by doctors.
- Wimbledon organizers made special arrangements hoping the sisters could play.
- Serena posted on social media, thanking fans and the tournament for support.
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