Serena Faces Setback Ahead of Wimbledon Doubles Reunion
The 44‑year‑old American tennis legend has withdrawn from her long‑anticipated Wimbledon doubles partnership with her elder sister Venus after a knee injury shut her back on the grass courts.
The sisters were set to grumble their collaboration on the iconic All‑England Club after a four‑year break, but Serena’s knee problem during a match against Australian Maya Juric forced her to step aside.
Wimbledon officials confirmed that Serena was “not able to undertake” her duties, prompting a swift decision that echoed through a worldwide social media follow‑up from the athlete.
In a post to her followers, Serena said: “I am heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete.”
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