Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Serena Williams has announced her withdrawal from the doubles competition at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury. The decision, made public on Saturday, comes as Williams continues to prioritize her recovery. She is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, and her exit from the tournament marks a significant moment in her ongoing career as she navigates injury challenges. Further updates on her condition and future participation in events are anticipated.
- •Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles competition.
- •The withdrawal is due to a right knee injury.
- •Announcement made on July 4, 2026.
- •Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.
- •Updates on her recovery and future events are expected.
- 4:09 PMESPN — Serena (knee) pulls out of Wimbledon doubles
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Withdraws From Wimbledon Doubles With Knee Injury
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Serena, Venus Williams withdraw from Wimbledon doubles
"Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from doubles competition at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury, she announced Saturday.
"The Williams sisters withdrew from Wimbledon doubles, with Serena cited her knee injury from her first-round singles match against Maya Joint.
"Williams lost to Maya Joint in her singles return Tuesday.
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External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 4:09 PMSerena (knee) pulls out of Wimbledon doubles
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from doubles competition at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury, she announced Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 3:49 PMSerena Williams Withdraws From Wimbledon Doubles With Knee Injury
Williams lost to Maya Joint in her singles return Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 3:19 PMSerena, Venus Williams withdraw from Wimbledon doubles
The Williams sisters withdrew from Wimbledon doubles, with Serena cited her knee injury from her first-round singles match against Maya Joint.
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