{"id":203398,"date":"2026-07-04T15:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T15:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2026\/07\/04\/injury-ends-williams-wimbledon-comeback\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T15:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T15:09:48","slug":"injury-ends-williams-wimbledon-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2026\/07\/04\/injury-ends-williams-wimbledon-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Injury ends Williams’ Wimbledon comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.<\/b><\/p>\n

The American pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, were scheduled to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 later on Saturday.<\/p>\n

However, 44-year-old Serena Williams is not fit enough to play after picking up a knee problem during her defeat by Australia’s Maya Joint on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion did not speak to the media following the match, with Wimbledon organisers saying she was “not able to undertake” her duties.<\/p>\n

“I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles,” said Serena in a post on Instagram, external<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me. <\/p>\n

“I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete.”<\/p>\n

Williams’ hopes of playing in Saturday’s doubles looked to have improved after their match was added to order of play on Friday.<\/p>\n

Their match against Colombia’s Camila Osorio and Argentina’s Solana Sierra was allocated a court and not due to be played before 16:30 BST.<\/p>\n

It suggested Williams was being given as long as possible to declare herself fit after her knee swelled up during a gallant three-set loss to 20-year-old Joint.<\/p>\n

The loose plan also left Wimbledon with no scheduling issues in case the American superstars did withdraw.<\/p>\n

“I’m especially grateful to tournament director Jamie Baker and the entire tournament team for giving me every opportunity to play here,” said Serena WIlliams.<\/p>\n

“Thank you to the fans after your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningful.<\/p>\n

“All I can say is stay tuned to a city near you.”<\/p>\n

More to follow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n