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Serena Williams Provides Knee Injury Update — Will She Play at US Open?
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Serena Williams Provides Knee Injury Update — Will She Play at US Open?

Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to competitive tennis at Wimbledon in July 2026 but injured her knee during the first round. At 44 years old, she attempted to play doubles with her sister Venus Williams but had to withdraw due to the injury. Williams shared updates on her condition via social media, including images of fluid drained from her knee and a TikTok video showing improved spirits. While she had planned to use the grass season to prepare for the US Open, her participation remains uncertain as the tournament's draw hasn't been released. Despite the setback, there is optimism that her knee injury may not prevent her from competing.

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Serena Williams Provides Knee Injury Update — Will She Play at US Open?

Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to competitive tennis at Wimbledon in July 2026 but injured her knee during the first round. At 44 years old, she attempted to play doubles with her sister Venus Williams but had to withdraw due to the injury. Williams shared updates on her condition via social media, including images of fluid drained from her knee and a TikTok video showing improved spirits. While she had planned to use the grass season to prepare for the US Open, her participation remains uncertain as the tournament's draw hasn't been released. Despite the setback, there is optimism that her knee injury may not prevent her from competing.

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