Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the women's doubles draw at Wimbledon, where she was slated to partner with her elder sister Venus, after sustaining a knee injury. The decision was announced by the Williams family on Tuesday, confirming that the former world No. 1 will not compete in the tournament’s opening round scheduled for July 1.

The withdrawal marks the first time the sisters will not team up at Wimbledon since 2018, ending a partnership that has yielded multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic medals. Serena, who has been managing a lingering knee issue since her 2022 comeback, said the injury flared during recent practice sessions, making participation unsafe. Organizers will replace the pair with an alternate team, and both Williamses remain focused on their individual singles campaigns and upcoming events later in the season.