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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Matt Hughes

Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

Serena Williams waves as she leaves the court
Serena Williams waves as she leaves the court after defeat by Australia's Maya Joint on her return to Wimbledon fter nearly four years away Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images

Serena Williams’ appearance in the women’s doubles alongside her sister Venus later this week is in doubt because of a knee injury.

The 23-time grand slam singles winner played her first singles match since the 2022 US Open on Tuesday, which ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 loss to the 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on Centre Court, and is due to play with Venus at Wimbledon for the first time since they won their sixth doubles title a decade ago.

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