Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles after singles defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:58 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon ended prematurely after losing in the singles first round on June 30, 2026. Following her defeat to Maya Joint, Williams announced her withdrawal from the doubles event due to a knee injury. Coco Gauff expressed her support with a message to Williams, while her husband, Alexis Ohanian, has been by her side during the tournament. Williams indicated that she appreciated the opportunity to compete and hinted at a future return to the tour.
- •Williams lost to Maya Joint in first round singles match.
- •She was forced to withdraw from doubles due to a knee injury.
- •Gauff and Ohanian expressed support for Williams after the announcement.
- •Williams shared concerns about her knee but remains hopeful for a comeback.
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff Joins Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian in Reacting to Her Heartbreaking Wimbledon Update
"Serena Williams’ highly anticipated return to Wimbledon has ended in heartbreak. After her singles defeat, the 23-time Grand Slam champion was forced to abandon her doubles partnership with her sister, Venus Williams.
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