Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback
Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles."
— Serena Williams , Athlete
"Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me."
— Serena Williams , Athlete
"Thank you to the fans after your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningful."
— Serena Williams , Athlete
Key People
Jamie Baker is the Wimbledon tournament director.
Maya Joint is a professional tennis player scheduled to compete against Serena Williams.
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returning to competitive tennis.
Venus Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and a prominent figure in women's tennis.
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Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.
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