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Serena Williams returns to court to prepare for US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Serena Williams returns to court to prepare for US Open

Summary

Serena Williams has resumed practice on the tennis court as she prepares for the US Open. After withdrawing from Wimbledon due to a knee injury sustained in her first-round singles match, her coach Rennae Stubbs confirmed she intends to keep playing. Williams recently shared her training activities on Instagram, showcasing her progress. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has previously indicated that her desire to return to competition was motivated in part by her daughter, Olympia.

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•Serena Williams is practicing again ahead of the US Open.
•She withdrew from Wimbledon due to a knee injury.
•Williams shared training updates via Instagram.
•Her return is motivated by her daughter, Olympia.
•Coach Rennae Stubbs confirms Serena intends to keep competing.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Returns To Court To Prep For US Open After Injury Setback

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Serena Williams is giving tennis fans something to look forward to as she seems to be making a bounce-back. Serena The Serena Williams Returns To Court To Prep For US Open After Injury Setback first appeared on The Blast
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