In brief
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her scheduled Wimbledon doubles partnership with older sister Venus following a knee problem sustained in a match against Maya Joint. The pair were set to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022, but Williams confirmed she was not fit to play. She expressed disappointment on Instagram, noting that her knee was simply not ready. Fans are left to wonder what might have been in alternate timelines where the injury never occurred.
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her planned Wimbledon doubles partnership with older sister Venus after a knee injury.
The American pair were set to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 later on Saturday.
During her match against Australia's Maya Joint a knee problem forced Williams to withdraw.
She expressed disappointment after an Instagram post: Instagram.
"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 isn't ready to compete," she said.
In alternate timelines on the quantum feed, the sisters could have delivered a triumphant performance, but on this track the injury ends the possibility tonight.
Notably, this withdrawal halts a potential chapter of Williams' storied comeback at Wimbledon, leaving fans and analysts to speculate on what might have been in other realities.
