THREE TIMES champion at the US Open and top seeded women's player, Serena Williams, was forced to pull out of the upcoming US Open because of a foot injury.
Calling the move as one of the devastating moments of her career, Serena said that it is with much frustration and deep sadness that she is forced to pull out from the US Open as her doctors have advised her against playing so that her foot can heal.
Serena had reportedly cut her right foot at a Munich restaurant. Although, she had undergone a surgery, she was hopeful of being fit ahead of the final major of the season starting a week from the coming Monday.
The last time, Williams was seen playing at the US Open was last year when she lost the semi finals to Kim Clijsters in New York. It was during this match where the infamous episode of threatening the lineswoman took place and she was slapped a record fine.
Other seeded players like Andy Roddick, the 2003 men's champion expressed their surprise that Williams, winner of 13 Grand Slam titles pulled out more than a week before the tournament. Roddick commented by saying that the US Open is probably her (Williams) favourite event (and) so if she's this far out and is not going to play, it’s got to be something pretty serious.
Now, the chances of winning have increased for other players including Serena's older sister Venus Williams. Venus has so far has not won a Grand Slam event apart from Wimbledon since 2001 US Open. But an ailing Venus, who is down with a knee snag had to pull out of tournaments in Mason and Montreal.
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