Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open through injury


Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a knee injury.
Williams, who won the most recent of her eight titles at the tournament in 2015, recorded a hard-fought victory over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson in her opening game.
Two weeks ago, the 23-time grand slam champion retired from her third-round Indian Wells match against Garbine Muguruza citing "extreme dizziness and extreme fatigue," which tournament organizers later identified as a virus.
"I am disappointed to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a left knee injury," said Williams.
"It was an amazing experience to play at the Hard Rock Stadium this year and would like to thank the Miami Open for putting on an amazing event.
"I hope to be back next year to play at this one-of-a-kind tournament in front of the incredible fans here in Miami."
Williams, whose last title came at the Australian Open in 2017, was scheduled to face China's Wang Qiang on Monday.

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