Serena Williams (knee) withdraws from Wimbledon doubles with Venus

Serena Williams withdrew from the 2026 Wimbledon ladies doubles draw on July 4, citing a knee injury sustained during her singles match. Williams announced the decision on Instagram, revealing that four syringes worth of fluid had been drained from her knee but it was still not ready for competition. The withdrawal meant she and her sister Venus Williams were unable to take the court together at Wimbledon.