Serena Williams.Photo: JASON SZENES/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockSerena Williamshas withdrawn from the U.S. Open just before its start due to injury.The six-time U.S. Open winner, 39, told fans in a statement on social media, “After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team,I have decided to withdraw from the US Opento 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 on from afar,” she added. “Thank you for your continued love and support. I’ll see you soon.“The U.S. Open wished Williams a recovery in a tweet,writing, “Get well soon,@serenawilliams!“The tournament is set to begin in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Aug. 30.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Williams' withdrawal comes after she had toretire from Wimbledon after her first-round matchin June as a result of her injury.She also optedout of the Olympics in Tokyoand the Cincinnati Masters Open last week.
Serena Williams.Photo: JASON SZENES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Serena Williamshas withdrawn from the U.S. Open just before its start due to injury.The six-time U.S. Open winner, 39, told fans in a statement on social media, “After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team,I have decided to withdraw from the US Opento 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 on from afar,” she added. “Thank you for your continued love and support. I’ll see you soon.“The U.S. Open wished Williams a recovery in a tweet,writing, “Get well soon,@serenawilliams!“The tournament is set to begin in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Aug. 30.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Williams' withdrawal comes after she had toretire from Wimbledon after her first-round matchin June as a result of her injury.She also optedout of the Olympics in Tokyoand the Cincinnati Masters Open last week.
Serena Williamshas withdrawn from the U.S. Open just before its start due to injury.
The six-time U.S. Open winner, 39, told fans in a statement on social media, “After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team,I have decided to withdraw from the US Opento 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 on from afar,” she added. “Thank you for your continued love and support. I’ll see you soon.”
The U.S. Open wished Williams a recovery in a tweet,writing, “Get well soon,@serenawilliams!”
The tournament is set to begin in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Aug. 30.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Williams' withdrawal comes after she had toretire from Wimbledon after her first-round matchin June as a result of her injury.
She also optedout of the Olympics in Tokyoand the Cincinnati Masters Open last week.
source: people.com
