Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams pulls out of doubles with sister Venus because of knee injury
- Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
- The American pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, were scheduled to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 later on Saturday.
- However, 44-year-old Serena Williams is not fit enough to play after picking up a knee problem during her defeat by Australia's Maya Joint on Tuesday.
Confirmed
- Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
- However, 44-year-old Serena Williams is not fit enough to play after picking up a knee problem during her defeat by Australia's Maya Joint on Tuesday.
Unverified
- The American pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, were scheduled to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 later on Saturday.
Sources: BBC News, ABC Australia