Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles competition after knee injury

Serena Williams is withdrawing from Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee at the tournament earlier this week.

Serena Williams is withdrawing from Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee at the tournament earlier this week.

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The injury occurred on Tuesday, while Williams was playing in the singles competition. At the time, her agent said she intended to play doubles with sister Venus Williams as her partner.

Serena Williams announced her withdrawal in an Instagram post that included photos and videos of the injury.