NewsThe GuardianJuly 4, 2026United States
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles due to injury
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wimbledon doubles tournament alongside her sister, Venus Williams, following a knee injury sustained during her singles match on Monday.
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The withdrawal cancels the scheduled first-round doubles match between the Williams sisters and their opponents, Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra, which was set for Saturday afternoon.
Key Facts
- Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles tournament.
- The withdrawal is due to a knee injury sustained during a singles match on Monday.
- The injury occurred during the first set of a match against Maya Joint.
- The singles match ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss for Serena Williams.
- The doubles match against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, will not take place.
Who's Mentioned
personSolana Sierra“Scheduled opponent in the doubles match.”personVenus Williams“Professional tennis player and doubles partner of Serena Williams.”personSerena Williams“Professional tennis player who withdrew from the tournament.”personMaya Joint“Opponent in the singles match where the injury occurred.”locationWimbledon“The tennis tournament where the events took place.”personCamila Osorio“Scheduled opponent in the doubles match.”