World No.9 Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Wimbledon after suffering a horror fall at Queen's Club earlier this week. The Canadian teenager, currently ranked ninth by the WTA, sustained a severe injury during her match against Karolina Pliskova on the grass court.
Injury Details and Withdrawal
Mboko was forced to retire from the match, and she was heard expressing fear about putting pressure on her leg. She was also playing doubles alongside Serena Williams, and her injury brought a premature end to Williams' comeback tour. An official entry list update confirmed that Mboko is dealing with an ongoing left knee injury, leading to her withdrawal from Wimbledon. Czech player Darja Vidmanova has replaced her in the main draw.
Support from Serena Williams
Serena Williams took to social media to send her well-wishes to Mboko: "You're an incredible talent and you'll be back out there in no time. Wishing you a speedy recovery."
Mboko's Condition and Future
Mboko was visibly upset following the injury, which forced her into the splits. She told physios that there was 'no stability' in her knee. The 19-year-old hopes to make a swift recovery, though the duration of her absence remains uncertain.
Serena Williams' Wimbledon Prospects
Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion and six-time doubles champion alongside her sister Venus, has not ruled out playing at Wimbledon. The wildcard committee is expected to announce its decision next week. All England Lawn Tennis Club chief Sally Bolton acknowledged the excitement generated by Williams' return, saying, "One can only imagine what that would be like at the championships. The wildcard committee will formally make their decisions next week."
