Serena Williams Comeback Cancelled Due To Knee Injury

Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

The American pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, were scheduled to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022, on Saturday.

However, 44-year-old Serena Williams is not fit enough to play after picking up a knee problem during her match with Australia’s Maya Joint on Tuesday.

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The athlete took to her Instagram to express her disappointment, “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles, I did everything I could to be ready but unfortunately, my knee just isn’t ready to compete.”

Williams was due to practice at the All England Club at 4 o’clock but announced her decision to pull out about 15 minutes before.

In her post announcing the decision not to play, she shared photographs of her wearing bandaging on the left knee and of what she said were syringes used to drain fluid from the area.

She has not confirmed what her plans for the next stage of her comeback will be and after Wimbledon, the season switches to the North American hard court swing which culminates at the US Open between 30 August and 13 September.

BY IROKO AYOMIDE AYISHA