Eala is a national hero and trailblazer in the Philippines, illustrated at this year’s Australian Open, where even her practice sessions attracted an army of fans. No one from her country had won a match at a grand slam tournament before she did at last year’s US Open. Eala rallied from a set down in the previous round to eliminate Australia’s Maya Joint, who beat Serena Williams in a thrilling three-setter on centre court in the first round. That loss to Joint had further ramifications
for Wimbledon and Williams, who sustained a right knee injury in the match. After days of speculation, the 23-time major champion withdrew from the doubles with her sister Venus. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me,” Williams posted on Instagram.
Serena Williams, Wimbledon, Venus Williams, Maya Joint, right knee injury, doubles withdrawal
Knee injuries always mess everything up.
Wait so Eala is from the Philippines?? I saw the headline and thought it was Serena getting replaced or something. Heartbroken for her though, that Wimbledon knee stuff is brutal.
They said Williams got a knee injury in the match but then it’s like she withdrew from doubles with Venus, so did she even play Wimbledon singles?? Seems like the whole tournament is just one injury after another. Also I swear Serena losing to that Maya Joint lady was like a total upset conspiracy lol.
Serena withdrawing from doubles with Venus is so sad, I get it but still. Not sure why they keep talking about Eala’s fans and trailblazer stuff in the same article unless it’s connected?? Like is Eala the reason Serena got hurt? Probably not but that’s what it sounds like when I just skimmed. Either way hope her knee heals fast.