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Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus, citing knee injury
By Cara Tabachnick at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 4, 2026
· 1 min read
Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles match where she was scheduled to play with her sister Venus, citing a knee injury."I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside @venuswilliams once more mea...
Key takeaway " The 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Why this matters in Southlake News
For tennis enthusiasts in Southlake , the news of Serena Williams' withdrawal from the Wimbledon doubles match is a disappointment, particularly given her recent return to competition. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where sports play a significant role, the achievements of tennis legends like the Williams sisters are closely followed. Serena's impressive record, including 14 Grand Slam doubles titles won alongside her sister Venus, is an inspiration to local tennis players and fans. The fact that she had accepted a wild card invitation to compete in the doubles competition with Venus made this Wimbledon appearance especially notable. Now, with her withdrawal due to a knee injury, fans in Southlake will have to wait and see when Serena will be back on the court, competing at the level that has made her a beloved figure in the tennis world.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles match where she was scheduled to play with her sister Venus, citing a knee injury."I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside @venuswilliams once more mea...
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