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Serena Williams Withdraws Wimbledon, Knee Injury, Preps US Open

7/8/2026

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Serena Withdraws

Serena Williams lost in Wimbledon round and withdrew from the doubles match with sister Venus because of a knee injury.
She posted an Instagram video showing four syringes drained and said swelling will not return while Rennae Stubbs (coach) said she will target a hard-court warm-up before US Open.
She may seek wild-card entries at Toronto (Aug. 2), Washington 500 (July 27) and Cincinnati (Aug. 13) before the US Open draw on Aug. 30, 2026.

Summary

Serena Returns

At 44, Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon after an almost four-year hiatus, marking a rare Grand Slam comeback at her age.
She has amassed 23 Grand Slam singles titles, including 13 on hard courts, the surface she favors for a US Open return.
Williams entered Wimbledon having played only two doubles matches, a minimalist preparation she may later abandon.
Her six US Open victories place her among the tournament’s most successful champions.

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Serena Withdraws

Serena Williams lost in Wimbledon round and withdrew from the doubles match with sister Venus because of a knee injury.
She posted an Instagram video showing four syringes drained and said swelling will not return while Rennae Stubbs (coach) said she will target a hard-court warm-up before US Open.
She may seek wild-card entries at Toronto (Aug. 2), Washington 500 (July 27) and Cincinnati (Aug. 13) before the US Open draw on Aug. 30, 2026.

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