Serena Williams Withdraws from Wimbledon Doubles with Venus Williams Due to Knee Injury

Serena Williams withdrew from her planned Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus Williams because of a right knee injury. Williams, 44, sustained the injury during her first-round singles loss to Maya Joint on June 30. She had been scheduled to face Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio on Saturday afternoon.

Williams announced the withdrawal on Instagram and shared images of fluid drained from her knee. "I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles," Williams wrote. She added that her knee should not swell or collect that much fluid again.

Williams thanked Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker and All England Club staff for accommodating her schedule. She wrote that fans should stay tuned for future appearances. The sisters last competed together at a Grand Slam at the 2022 U.S.

Open. Williams has won 13 Wimbledon titles, seven in singles and six in women's doubles with Venus.