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  2. PlayersWTA7 Jul 2026

    Serena Williams' coach confirms US Open plan after Wimbledon knee injury

    • Coach Rennae Stubbs confirmed Serena Williams, 44, intends to keep playing and target the US Open (starts Aug. 30).
    • Williams lost in the Wimbledon first round to Maya Joint and then aggravated her right knee, forcing withdrawal from doubles.
    • Stubbs said Williams also wants to play singles warm-up events before Flushing Meadows, unlike her grass-court build-up.
    • Williams shared images on Instagram of fluid drained from her knee after the match.
    • Her coach believes the hard courts of the US Open, where Williams has won six titles, will suit her better physically.
    ESPN
  3. PlayersWTA7 Jul 2026

    Serena Williams Eyes US Open Return After Wimbledon Knee Injury

    • Coach Rennae Stubbs confirmed Williams' intention to play the 2026 US Open, her first appearance at Flushing Meadows in four years.
    • Williams, 44, suffered a right knee injury during her first-round loss to Maya Joint at Wimbledon and withdrew from doubles.
    • She posted an Instagram update showing four syringes of fluid drained from her injured knee.
    • Stubbs said Williams hopes to play at least one tournament before the US Open (beginning August 23) to gain match practice.
    • If fit, Williams also intends to partner sister Venus in the US Open doubles draw.
    Sky Sports
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