Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player. She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and the second-most of all time behind Margaret Court.
Serena while addressing her fans said “After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring.”
Serena Williams, with a passion for the court, says she will miss the final Grand Slam of the year.
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the US Open due to a torn hamstring.
Williams wrote on Instagram: “After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring.
“New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of my favorite places to play – I’ll miss seeing the fans but will be cheering everyone on from afar.
“Thank you for your continued support and love. I’ll see you soon.”
As much as I love Coco, Naomi, Sloane and co, tennis isn’t as fulfilling for me without Venus and Serena
— bennet | #24 in Melbourne (@Vee16Queen) August 18, 2021
The past three years and this one especially have been very tough tennis wise as a Williams fan, hopefully the US Open can finally bring some long awaited happiness!
Fans seem upset after Serena’s announcement.
