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Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback
BBC News Saturday 04 July 2026, 14:53 UTC 1 min read
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Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

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