Serena Williams Forced
to Exit US Open , Due to Injury.
Serena Williams Forced
to Exit US Open , Due to Injury.
The 23-time tennis
champion announced her withdrawal
from the U.S. Open on Aug. 25 via Instagram.
Williams revealed that she is suffering
from a torn hamstring.
After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, ... , Serena Williams, via Instagram .
... I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring, Serena Williams, via Instagram .
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of my favorite places
to play – .., Serena Williams, via Instagram .
... I’ll miss seeing the fans but will be cheering everyone on from afar, Serena Williams, via Instagram .
Thank you for your continued support and love. I’ll see
you soon, Serena Williams, via Instagram .
The tennis champion and celebrity has not won
a major tournament since 2017.
Her withdrawal from the U.S. Open
marks just the third time she has missed the
Grand Slam since she began her career in 1998.
She has won the tournament six times.
Williams also withdrew
from Wimbledon
earlier this year.
In the other 2021 Grand Slam tournaments, Williams
made it to the semi-finals in the Australian Open... .
... and was defeated in the fourth round
of the French Open.
Williams is one Grand Slam title away from tying
the record of 24 set by Margaret Court