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Serena Williams

Also known as: the 44-year-old American great

Tennis legend making comeback after four years away; withdrew from Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury sustained during singles play.

2026-06-012026-08-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    There is also no place yet for Serena Williams. The 23-time major singles champion made her comeback at Wimbledon last month but sustained a knee injury which ruled her out of a planned doubles appearance alongside older sister Venus.

    Sabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles
  3. Joy Online

    Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

    Injury ends Williams’ Wimbledon comeback
  4. Daily Guide

    Serena Williams Serena Williams’ hopes of playing alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt after she injured her knee in her singles comeback.

    Serena Williams’ Knee Injury Leaves Wimbledon Doubles In Doubt
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint.

    Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return
  7. Joy Online

    less, but I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle. “I am deeply grateful to my medical team, my family, friends, and everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement. “I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.” Only Serena Williams

    Tennis legend Chris Evert says ‘relentless’ cancer has returned
  8. Joy Online

    Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

    Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
  9. Daily Guide

    The Williams sisters American superstars Serena Williams and Venus Williams will return to Wimbledon action together after they were handed a wildcard to compete in the women’s doubles.

    Williams Sisters Receive Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard
  10. Joy Online

    American superstars Serena Williams and Venus Williams will return to Wimbledon action together after they were handed a wildcard to compete in the women’s doubles.

    Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Serena Williams’ comeback was put on hold yesterday as her doubles partner, Victoria ‌Mboko, withdrew from the Queen’s Club WTA event with a knee injury.

    Serena out of Queen’s doubles after partner’s injury
  12. Joy Online

    Serena Williams rolled back the years at Queen’s with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

    Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen’s

Monday 27 July

  1. Djokovic and Sabalenka to pair in US Open mixed doubles

    Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury

    Serena Williams has withdrawn from her planned Wimbledon doubles partnership with her sister Venus due to a knee injury sustained during her singles loss to Maya Joint on Tuesday. The 44-year-old said she had done everything she could to be ready but her knee was not fit enough to compete.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Serena Williams' knee injury threatens Wimbledon doubles return

    Serena Williams injured her right knee during her singles match at Wimbledon on Tuesday and may not be fit enough to play in the scheduled doubles with her sister Venus on Friday. Williams tweaked her knee late in the first set of her loss to Maya Joint, but her agent said she is doing everything she can to be ready for the doubles match.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Serena Williams loses Wimbledon comeback match to Maya Joit

    Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon after four years away but fell short in her singles comeback, losing 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 to Australia's Maya Joit in a three-set match in which she saved a match point to force a deciding set.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Tennis legend Chris Evert's cancer returns for third time

    Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert, 71, announced that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time. She has undergone surgery and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks, stepping back from professional commitments to focus on her recovery.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon singles wildcard entry

    Serena Williams will compete in singles at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard to the women's main draw. The 44-year-old has won seven Wimbledon singles titles and returns to singles competition for the first time in over four years.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Serena and Venus Williams get Wimbledon doubles wildcard

    Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon. Serena, 44, is making a comeback after four years away from competition, while Venus, 45, will join her at the All England Club.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Williams sisters receive Wimbledon women's doubles wildcard

    Serena and Venus Williams have been awarded a wildcard to compete together in the women's doubles at Wimbledon, marking a return to the tournament for both. Neither sister received a singles wildcard, though Serena is continuing her comeback after four years away from professional tennis.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Serena Williams exits Queen's doubles due to partner's knee injury

    Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from Queen's Club WTA event after sustaining a knee injury during her singles match, ending their run in the tournament after a first-round victory. Williams will continue her comeback in Berlin next week and may seek a wildcard for Wimbledon.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Serena Williams returns to tennis after 1,375 days away

    Serena Williams made her comeback to professional tennis at Queen's after nearly four years away from the sport, playing doubles with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko and winning 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 against third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Serena Williams returns to tennis with family as primary motivation

    Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, is returning to competitive tennis after nearly four years away to compete in doubles at Queen's, saying she has "nothing to prove" and is mainly motivated by the prospect of her daughters seeing her play again.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Serena Williams, 44, returns to competitive tennis at Queen's

    Tennis legend Serena Williams will make her competitive return after nearly four years away, playing women's doubles at Queen's Club starting June 8 alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko. The 44-year-old American stepped back from tennis in 2022 after winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

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