Serena Williams Pulls Out of Wimbledon 2026 Doubles With Sister Venus Due to Injury
Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams have withdrawn from the Wimbledon 2026 women's doubles on July 4, 2026, due to a right knee injury sustained by Serena. The 44-year-old made her return to professional tennis at this tournament, but the setback has unfortunately cut short the highly anticipated reunion with her 46-year-old sister in the first round.
The much-anticipated doubles reunion of tennis icons Serena Williams and Venus Williams at The Championships 2026 has been abruptly halted. Serena Williams, 44, announced her withdrawal from the women's doubles tournament on Saturday, July 4, 2026, citing a right knee injury. Serena, who made her return to professional tennis this season after a four-year hiatus, conveyed her disappointment in a social media post, stating, 'I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles.' She further explained, 'I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn't ready to compete.' The injury reportedly occurred during her first-round singles match on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, where she fell to young Australian Maya Joint in a three-set battle.
Serena Williams' Emotional Post Withdrawing From Wimbledon
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A Disrupted Comeback
Serena's comeback at Wimbledon 2026 was highly anticipated, marking her first Grand Slam appearance since her "evolution" away from professional tennis in 2022. She had already played doubles at Queen's Club earlier in June as part of her return preparations. The Williams sisters, who are 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions and six-time Wimbledon doubles titleholders, were scheduled to face the pairing of Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in the first round.
At 44 years old, Serena Williams (born September 26, 1981) was set to team up with her elder sister, Venus Williams, 46 (born June 17, 1980), for what would have been their first joint appearance at Wimbledon since their 2016 triumph. Their last Grand Slam doubles outing together was at the 2022 US Open.
Wimbledon 2026 Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | The Championships, Wimbledon 2026 |
| Dates | Monday, June 29 – Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| Venue | All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London, England |
| Event | Women's Doubles, First Round |
| Withdrawal Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Players Involved | Serena Williams (44) and Venus Williams (46) |
| Opponents | Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra |
| Reason | Serena Williams' right knee injury |
Serena's social media post also included images of her heavily taped knee and syringes, which she indicated were used to drain fluid from the injured area. Despite the setback, she hinted at a possible continuation of her tennis journey into the US hardcourt season, stating, "All I can say is stay tuned to a city near you."
The withdrawal marks a disappointing end to the Williams sisters' hopes of adding another Wimbledon doubles title to their illustrious careers, but Serena's message leaves a glimmer of hope for future appearances.
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