Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles competition
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the doubles event at Wimbledon due to a knee injury. She sustained the injury during her singles match earlier in the tournament. (sources: nbcnews, bbc, abc)
Williams has ended her participation in the Wimbledon doubles competition with her sister Venus. The withdrawal follows a knee injury sustained in her opening-round singles match.
- Williams was set to compete in the doubles event with her sister Venus.
- The injury occurred during Williams' singles match against Maya Joint.
- Williams has previously made a return to competitive tennis at this tournament.
Why it matters
This withdrawal marks another setback in Williams' return to professional tennis.
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