London: He returned to the Grand Slam stage after four years. Serena Williams lost in the first round in singles at Wimbledon. But this time the women’s tennis legend took the name from doubles. Serena officially withdrew from the women’s doubles tournament held at the All England Club on Saturday afternoon. She took the name Serena because of her knee injury. The 44-year-old tennis legend was about to enter the field with her sister Venus Williams. But Serena withdrew her name before the game.

In 2022, the last time he played in the US Open was in the Grand Slam. After that, Serena lost after a three-set fight against Australia’s Maya Joynt on the stage of Wimbledon in singles. Then the doubles was scheduled to be played last Saturday. But Serena already withdrew her name due to injury. In an emotional post on her social media, Serena wrote, ‘I am devastated to withdraw from doubles. Thanks to the fans for the amazing support and making this comeback so meaningful. It was a gift to be back competing, and the opportunity to play with Venus again means everything in the world to me.’

In the first round of the current Wimbledon, however, the 20-year-old Australian lost to the American tennis queen, Serena Williams, against a knee-jerk rival, Maya Joynt. He lost the match 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 3-6. After a long time to play Grand Slam, Serena had to face some problems in the first game. He lost that game 3-6. But quickly returned to the game. Fight back in the second game. The match was also taken in full. Even at this age, in front of two children, Serena proved that it is not easy to lose her. Caught himself in the court. Serve, backhand maybe not as strong as before. But Serena has shown that she still plays enough tennis on the court to pressure her opponent. Serena did not face reporters after the match. But a statement from Wimbledon said, ‘To be able to return to the stage of Wimbledon is a great achievement for me. I never thought I could go back. The atmosphere at Wimbledon was truly extraordinary. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.’