Venus Williams faces a possible fine at Wimbledon after reportedly declining to participate in post-match media interviews following her first-round mixed doubles loss. The 46-year-old five-time Wimbledon singles champion teamed up with German player Kevin Krawietz but was defeated 6-4, 6-4 by British player Lloyd Glasspool and Slovakian Tereza Mihalikova on Court 14.

Under Grand Slam regulations, players are obligated to fulfill media duties if requested, with penalties reaching up to £35,000 for non-compliance unless valid reasons are provided. Williams’s decision to forgo media engagement came after her sister Serena Williams, 44, also opted not to give interviews following her singles defeat to Maya Jansen.

Officials at the All England Club have acknowledged the absence of post-match remarks from both sisters and are currently awaiting guidance from Grand Slam supervisors on potential disciplinary measures.

The Williams sisters are scheduled to reunite on court in the doubles draw, where they hold a record 14 Grand Slam doubles titles won between 1999 and 2016. Their match against Colombian Camila Osorio and Argentine Solana Sierra was postponed from the original schedule after Serena sustained a knee injury on Centre Court. The doubles encounter is now set to take place no earlier than 4:30 p.m. local time, a time that aligns with the morning viewing window in the United States.