Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSerena Williams' singles comeback at Wimbledon ended in a loss to 20-year-old Maya Joint, her first competitive singles match in four years. During the nearly two-and-a-half hour match, Williams sustained a knee injury, which required lengthy treatment from a physio. The injury has cast doubt on her planned doubles appearance alongside her sister Venus, with whom she was slated to play later this week. Williams was excused from her obligatory post-match press conference by Wimbledon and WTA medical teams due to the knee issue, avoiding a potential fine. Her agent confirmed the injury, stating Williams is doing everything possible to be fit for the doubles match, while Williams herself expressed enjoyment at being back on Centre Court. In fullSerena Williams’ Wimbledon doubles comeback in doubt after injury scareThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Serena Williams injures knee in Wimbledon comeback with Venus reunion at risk
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSerena Williams' singles comeback at Wimbledon ended in a loss to 20-year-old Maya Joint, her first competitive singles match in four years. During the nearly two-and-a-half hour match, Williams sustained a knee injury, which required lengthy treatment from a physio. The injury has cast doubt on her planned doubles appearance alongside her sister Venus, with whom she was slated to play later this week. Williams was excused from her obligatory post-match press conference by Wimbledon and WTA medical teams due to the knee issue, avoiding a potential fine. Her agent confirmed the injury, stating Williams is doing everything possible to be fit for the doubles match, while Williams herself expressed enjoyment at being back on Centre Court. In fullSerena Williams’ Wimbledon doubles comeback in doubt after injury scareThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
