“Allow My Body To Heal Completely”: Serena Williams Announces Disappointing News for US Open 2021

American tennis star Serena Williams has had a rough path this season. She has been dealing with injuries and unfortunate results all along. For a player of Serena’s caliber, to not win a Grand Slam or a major title is a disappointment. 

Just a while back, Serena Williams took to social media and announced that she would be skipping the US Open 2021. After consultations with the doctor, she felt it was the right decision to avoid being part of the final Grand Slam event of the season. 

The 39-year-old champion stated, “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.”

Serena Williams started the season on a good note

Serena began her season in Melbourne but lost in the semifinal to eventual champion Naomi Osaka. After that, she took a brief break from the Tour and made a return during the clay season in Rome. 

However, she was unable to impress with her performances on the surface and, as a result, did not make it deep into the French Open. After that, prior to the Wimbledon Championships, Williams did not play any warm-up event. 

Later at the All England Club, she suffered an opening-round exit as she ended up twisting her ankle during the first set of the match. Now that she has decided to skip the US Open, we wish her a speedy recovery.

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