Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback uncertain after knee injury

Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to Wimbledon has been overshadowed by a knee injury sustained during her singles match. The 44-year-old American tennis star lost her first-round match to Maya Joint after nearly four years away from singles play.

The injury, which occurred towards the end of the first set, has cast doubt on her participation in the women's doubles, where she was expected to team up with her older sister, Venus Williams. Williams stated on Instagram that she is doing everything she can to be ready for the doubles match, which is tentatively scheduled for Friday.

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I am doing everything I can to be ready.

Despite the setback, Williams shared her gratitude for the wildcard entry into the tournament and the chance to play for her daughters. "It felt so good to be back on the grass at Wimbledon," she wrote. "I am very grateful for my wildcard, and I am even more grateful that my daughters got to see that it is never too late to chase something you love."

Williams had not played a top-level singles match since the US Open in 2022. Her comeback was initially planned for doubles last month. She has won Wimbledon in singles seven times and in doubles with Venus six times. The extent of her current injury and her future plans in tennis remain unclear.

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It felt so good to be back on the grass at Wimbledon. I am very grateful for my wildcard, and I am even more grateful that my daughters got to see that it is never too late to chase something you love.