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Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt
Key takeaways
- The pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, are due to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 on Friday.
- However, 44-year-old Serena Williams might not be fit enough to play after her knee swelled up during her defeat by Australia's Maya Joint on Tuesday.
- The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion did not speak to the media following the match, with Wimbledon organisers saying she was "not able to undertake" her duties.
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Sport tennis news reporter at Wimbledon Published1 July 2026, 12:53 BSTUpdated 15 minutes ago Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt after she injured her knee in her singles comeback.
The pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, are due to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 on Friday.
However, 44-year-old Serena Williams might not be fit enough to play after her knee swelled up during her defeat by Australia's Maya Joint on Tuesday.
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