Williams Sisters Withdraw from Wimbledon Doubles
Venus and Serena Williams have pulled out of the women's doubles at Wimbledon 2026 after Serena suffered an injury, the tournament organizers confirmed on Saturday. The sisters, who have won six doubles titles at the All England Club, were granted a wildcard entry and had been scheduled to face Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio in the first round.
Serena's Injury Forces Withdrawal
The specific nature of Serena's injury was not disclosed, but the decision was made to withdraw the pair from the competition. The Williams sisters have a storied history at Wimbledon, with Serena holding seven singles titles and Venus five, in addition to their six doubles crowns together. Their last appearance as a doubles team at Wimbledon was in 2022.
Impact on the Draw
With the withdrawal, Sierra and Osorio will now face a lucky loser pair in the first round. The Williams sisters' absence is a significant blow to the doubles field, as they remain one of the most iconic duos in tennis history. Fans had eagerly anticipated their return to Centre Court.
