Serena Williams faces knee injury, jeopardizing Wimbledon doubles with Venus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Serena Williams reportedly suffered a knee injury following her singles loss to Maya Joint at Wimbledon. This injury raises concerns about her participation in the women's doubles event, where she was scheduled to compete alongside her sister Venus on July 2. Following her match, Serena did not attend the press conference and had a brief exchange with her opponent, hinting at her discomfort. The injury situation has left fans and analysts questioning her potential performance in upcoming tournaments, including the potential for U.S. Open preparations.
- •Serena Williams skipped the press conference after her Wimbledon singles match.
- •She reportedly injured her knee during the tournament.
- •Doubles match with Venus Williams is scheduled for July 2.
- •The situation leaves fans uncertain about her performance in future events.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Serena reportedly injured, Wimbledon doubles with Venus in jeopardy
"We are now getting a better picture of what prompted Serena Williams to skip the press conference after her Wimbledon singles loss to Maya Joint. It may also somewhat explain the quick handshake and limited exchange at the net after…
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