Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with her sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury. The 44-year-old athlete sustained the injury during her singles match earlier in the week, where she lost in three sets. Williams expressed her disappointment about having to withdraw, stating that returning to competition has been a gift.

Serena Williams has withdrawn from her planned return to Wimbledon doubles, where she was set to compete alongside her sister Venus Williams, due to a knee injury. This decision marks an early end to her participation in the tournament. Additionally, Iga Swiatek has also been eliminated from the competition, according to Naija News.

Iga Swiatek's attempt to defend her Wimbledon title ended in the third round after she was defeated by Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. Additionally, Serena Williams announced her withdrawal from the doubles tournament, expressing that she was "heartbroken" about the decision.

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wimbledon doubles competition due to a knee injury, which has disrupted plans for a reunion with her sister Venus. The 44-year-old shared on social media that fluid was drained from her knee, and doctors do not anticipate significant swelling to return, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Serena Williams faced challenges in her first singles match in nearly four years at Wimbledon, according to her coach Rennae Stubbs. Stubbs noted that nerves and the closed roof during the match contributed to Williams' performance in her defeat to Maya Joint, an opponent significantly younger than her. The match took place on June 30, 2026, in London.

Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, 25, has been eliminated from the tournament, failing to recover from a disappointing last-16 defeat at the French Open, where she is a four-time winner, according to Vanguard Sports.