Serena Williams will play no further part in Wimbledon 2026 after pulling out of the womens doubles due to a knee injury. The 44-year-old, who was making her first appearance at SW19 in four years after coming out of retirement, was due to play alongside sister Venus Williams but they have been forced to withdraw after Serena injured a knee during her singles defeat to Maya Joint on Tuesday.Serena and Venus have won the womens doubles at Wimbledon six times and were the headline act in this years line-up.Serena said in a statement on Instagram: Im heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles.Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me.I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isnt ready to compete.The photo of the syringes shows the fluid they drained from my knee after my singles matchyikes! The good news is my knee shouldnt swell or collect that much fluid again. The bad news is that, as hard as I tried, I just wasnt able to get it ready for doubles.The Williams sisters had been given the maximum time to prove they were able to play but time beat them.Serena added: Im especially grateful to tournament director, Jamie Baker, and the entire tournament team for giving me every opportunity to play here. Thank you to the fans for your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningfulAll I can say is stay tuned to a city near you Topics Serena Williams Wimbledon 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Serena Williams to play in Wimbledon singles at 44 Tom Rostance 21st June, 2026 Serena sees Queens return come to early end as partner Mboko forced to withdraw Nicholas McGee 11th June, 2026 Serena Williams adds second tournament to schedule after partner for Queens comeback confirmed Nicholas McGee 5th June, 2026 BREAKING: Serena Williams confirms tennis return at age of 44 Nicholas McGee 1st June, 2026 Serena Williams criticises Jannik Sinners three-month doping ban I would have gotten 20 years Nicholas McGee 17th April, 2025 FIFA World Cup 2026: Full France fixtures, results, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times Ben Miller 4th July, 2026
