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Tennis fans will not get to see a Williams sister reunion at Wimbledon this year as Serena and Venus withdrew from the tournament.
Their doubles match was pushed back two days until the last possible time to convene a first round match. A practice session shortly before the match sealed the deal.
Serena’s knee injury is the culprit, but she vows that this is not the end.
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““I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete….Thank you to the fans for your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningful…..All I can say is stay tuned to a city near you…” said Serena.
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This is a huge disappointment to fans but leaves the door open for her to play singles and doubles later in the summer, perhaps in Washington, DC, Canada, or Cincinnati, leading up to the US Open.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the USA play Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in in women’s doubles on day four of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Serena’s return to tennis was a success in terms of television ratings. People wanted to see the greatest of all time do it again at 44.
Hopefully that chance materializes in the coming months.
Continue reading...
Their doubles match was pushed back two days until the last possible time to convene a first round match. A practice session shortly before the match sealed the deal.
Serena’s knee injury is the culprit, but she vows that this is not the end.
MORE: Emma Navarro health issue is revealed at Wimbledon
What Serena said
““I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete….Thank you to the fans for your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningful…..All I can say is stay tuned to a city near you…” said Serena.
MORE: Jim Courier proposes best idea for WTA Finals and ATP Finals year end events
This is a huge disappointment to fans but leaves the door open for her to play singles and doubles later in the summer, perhaps in Washington, DC, Canada, or Cincinnati, leading up to the US Open.
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Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the USA play Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in in women’s doubles on day four of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Serena’s return to tennis was a success in terms of television ratings. People wanted to see the greatest of all time do it again at 44.
Hopefully that chance materializes in the coming months.
Continue reading...
