Serena withdraws from Wimbledon

The two-time champion withdrew because of a chronic knee injury. She had also withdrawn from the French Open.

Two-time champion Serena Williams withdrew from Wimbledon on Friday because of a chronic knee injury. Williams had also withdrawn from the French Open, starting on Sunday.

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Wimbledon starts from June 26.

Williams won Wimbledon in 2002 and 2003, beating her older sister Venus in both finals. She reached the third round last year, while Venus won the title for the third time.

Serena Williams has played just four matches over the last eight months.

Her only tournament this year was the Australian Open, where she lost in the third round.

Once ranked No 1 and the winner of seven Grand Slam titles, Williams is now 108th in the WTA Tour rankings.