Will Serena Williams Play Wimbledon Doubles? Makes First Post On Her 'Knee Being Tweaked' At 44

Tennis legend, Serena Williams did not expect that her comeback at Wimbledon would be shorter than expected. Serena lost to Maya Joint in her first-round singles match. The tennis icon, a while back, took to her Instagram handle to speak about her knee injury at 44, which has put her doubles status with her sister, Venus Williams, in question.

Tennis legend, Serena Williams opens up about tweaking her right knee at 44 during her Wimbledon comeback

Tennis star Serena Williams' agent, Jill Smoller, had stated that the 44-year-old has not been ruled out from her doubles appearance at Wimbledon. Serena returned to the court on June 30, 2026, after four years, but lost to Australian teenager, Maya Joint. Serena, in her post-match interview, said her right knee was tweaked. In her words:

"I tweaked my knee late in the first set, but I’ll be doing everything I can to be ready for doubles with @venuswilliams. It felt so good to be back on the grass at @wimbledon. I’m incredibly thankful for the wild card - and even more grateful my daughters got to see that it’s never too late to chase something you love."

Serena also congratulated her opponent, Maya Joint, on a great match and thanked everyone for showing up with so much love. That is the feeling that will never get old. Well, Serena's agent had earlier mentioned how she had tweaked her right knee at the end of the first set and was therefore excused from her media obligations by the Wimbledon and WTA medical teams.

Tennis legend, Serena Williams hopes to play doubles with Venus Williams

Serena Williams initially had plans to return to tennis in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams. However, she had accepted a singles wildcard, as being back on the court four years after her 2022 US Open was a special feeling. She did not want to miss it, and her comeback was about enjoying the game and not winning titles.

Serena Williams has made it clear that she will do everything she can to be ready for her doubles match later this week. According to social media reports, Serena's knee swelled after the match to the point that she had to use crutches. However, when the staff had offered Serena the same, she had declined.

Serena Williams fans pray for her speedy recovery

Serena Williams was in great pain and hence reportedly could not speak to the media. She had spoken about her knee injury on her social media handle. The legend is headstrong to take part in doubles with Venus. A fan seeing Serena's knee injury post wrote, "Your serves were, and it was such a joy to see you in action again. Can’t wait for doubles! Speedy recovery, Serena! It was great to see you back on the singles court."

Another fan commented, "Aww, we love you! And are very proud of you. Great match. You are and will forever be queen of the court. Praying for speedy recovery so I can see my favs in doubles.Such a joy to watch you play so beautifully! Can't wait to cheer you & Queen Vee on tomorrow. We are all so proud of you! Go Rena go!"

For the unversed, Serena Williams had received wild card invitations for both singles and doubles with Venus by the Wimbledon organisers. Serena had stated that her two little daughters, who go to school, inspired her to return to the tennis court. For Serena, the comeback was special, as her younger daughter, aged 3, watched her mom play for the first time. Adira was seen sitting next to her eight-year-old sister, Olympia.

Team BollywoodShaadis wishes Serena Williams a speedy recovery.

Pic credit- venus, serena williams, wimbledon/IG

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