Serena Williams withdraws from the Wimbledon doubles competition with her sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during her Wimbledon singles return. Multiple reports say the injury is aggravated by the singles defeat to Australia’s Maya Joint in the first round, after which Williams shows signs of fluid and swelling in the injured area. Williams tells fans on social media that her knee has not healed enough for doubles and confirms she will not be able to compete hours before the doubles match. The Williams sisters, who were scheduled to play in the first round, had entered the tournament as a wildcard pair. They had previously won Wimbledon doubles six times. Reports also note that Serena Williams’ comeback comes after time away from singles competition, with the Wimbledon singles match representing her first match since the 2022 US Open. Coverage describes the decision as a setback for plans to reunite at Wimbledon in doubles, and it raises questions about her recovery timeline for other upcoming events, including the US Open.