Serena Williams Withdraws From Wimbledon Doubles

Serena Williams has withdrawn from her scheduled Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus, citing a knee injury sustained during her singles loss earlier this week.

The 44-year-old tennis legend, competing at the All England Club for the first time since 2022, was set to reunite with Venus on a Grand Slam court Saturday.

But after her three-set defeat to Australia’s Maya Joint on Tuesday, swelling in her left knee prevented her from being match-ready.

“I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles,” Williams announced on Instagram, posting images of her bandaged knee and syringes used to drain fluid. “I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn...