US Open blow for Serena
Date published :
20 Aug 2010 - 22:00:42
World number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from the 2010 US Open as she continues to recover from a cut to her right foot.
The three-times former champion cut her foot on a piece of broken glass in July, which required surgery, and she has not competed on the WTA Tour since winning her 13th career grand slam title at Wimbledon.
US Open tournament director Jim Curley said in a statement: "We regret that Serena Williams is unable to play the US Open and wish her a speedy recovery."
He added: "She will be missed, but the tournament is about the competition and the players on the court.
"This year's US Open will be a memorable event, as it has been every year."
