New Delhi, July 4 -- Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wimbledon 2026 doubles competition alongside her sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury in her opening singles match. The 44-year-old American shared the news on social media, including a video of her limping with strapping on her right leg and photos of large syringes draining fluid from her knee.

"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 meant the world to me," Serena wrote on Instagram.

She continued with details about her condition: "I did everything I could but unfortunately my knee just isn't ready to compete. The photo of the syringes is the fluid th...