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Serena Williams withdrew from her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus due to a knee injury after her singles return, posting an emotional caption and sharing photos of a wrapped knee and drained-fluid treatment. The wildcard pair were set to face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra, marking their first Wimbledon doubles together since 2022, and Williams hinted at a hiatus to recover.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams pulled out of Wimbledon’s women’s doubles before their first-round match, ending their reunion 10 years after their last doubles appearance. Serena had just returned to Grand Slam play in singles, but said a knee issue left her unable to compete, prompting the decision to withdraw along with Venus. The pair, who have six Wimbledon doubles titles together, had their first-round match unscheduled as a result, marking an end to their Wimbledon run for now.
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wimbledon women’s doubles with Venus Williams due to a knee injury, saying she did everything possible to be ready but the knee isn’t up to doubles. The move comes amid her comeback after a four-year layoff, during which she played singles and doubles, and postpones their bid for a seventh Wimbledon doubles title as she continues to recover.
Serena Williams pulled out of Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus at the last minute because of a swollen knee, ending their hopes of playing Saturday; she posted photos showing knee bandaging and drained-fluid syringes, thanked Wimbledon officials, and did not announce her next steps as the tour moves to the US Open.
Serena Williams’ knee swelling during her singles return has kept a potential Wimbledon doubles reunion with Venus uncertain, but their match against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra was added to Saturday’s order of play with no court allocated yet. If Williams is fit, organizers expect a late-slot on one of Wimbledon’s show courts after the singles, with a wildcard keeping the option open.
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for Wimbledon doubles in 2026 after earning wild cards, marking their first doubles appearance together at Wimbledon since 2016; Serena is making a comeback with recent play at Queen’s Club, while Venus returns from a 16‑month break as Wimbledon begins on July 3.
Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon after four years to team with Venus Williams in the women’s doubles via a wild-card entry, reuniting their successful Wimbledon partnership; neither sister is planned for singles this year, though a singles wildcard remains unallocated. If the duo wins, they would set a record for the oldest combined age of a Grand Slam-winning team. The piece also notes Wimbledon’s relatively open wild-card approach and lists other current wild-card allocations for singles and doubles across both genders.
Venus Williams said she was sad for Aryna Sabalenka after Sabalenka’s emotional Roland Garros quarterfinal loss, noting windy Paris conditions and Sabalenka’s admission she wanted to quit. Williams urged Sabalenka not to quit, praised her openness, and suggested she learn from Iga Swiatek’s clay performance to bounce back.
Venus Williams co-chairs Met Gala 2026 and wears a Swarovski crystal mesh gown inspired by Robert Pruitt’s portrait, with a Wimbledon-inspired necklace honoring her family, career, and the sport’s fight for equal pay, citing pioneers like Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe as influences.
The Met Gala 2026 guest list and host committee were revealed, with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams serving as co-chairs under Anna Wintour's leadership. Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz co-chair the host committee for the Costume Art theme, which invites attendees to interpret 'fashion is art' on the red carpet as a wide slate of music, film, sports, and fashion stars descend on the Met.
At 45, Venus Williams became the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open singles main draw, entering on a wildcard. She led 4-0 in the deciding set before Olga Danilovic rallied to win 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 in Melbourne. Williams delivered big serves and winners and even saved two break points in a marathon 14-minute service game, but could not close it out. The seven-time major winner is coming off a five-match skid and will shift focus to doubles at the tournament as she maps her 2026 schedule.
At 45, Venus Williams set a historic Australian Open record before losing in the first round to Olga Danilovic.
Returning from more than a year away, Venus Williams’ Australian Open campaign ended in a close first-round loss after two near-identical results: she and her fans celebrated a milestone return, but she followed up with six straight tour-level defeats, including first-round losses at the US Open and Australian Open that were settled in the final sets. Williams had a brief comeback run at Washington in mid-2025, where she beat Peyton Stearns, but her form since has been uneven. Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash argued for selective wildcards at majors, saying Williams deserves one if she’s in form, while stressing it shouldn’t be automatic. Williams says she’s committed to playing more tournaments despite being short on match practice.
Tatjana Maria defeated Venus Williams 6-4 6-3 at the Hobart International. Maria travelled with her two daughters, who are fans of Williams, adding an emotional backdrop as Maria said it was an honor to face Williams; she also noted they are neighbours who live across the street.
Aryna Sabalenka aims for her third Brisbane title as she prepares to face Cristina Bucsa, while Venus Williams competes in Auckland; the United Cup quarterfinals are also underway with Australia and Czechia vying for the Group D lead.