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Did a well-known magazine make a huge error concerning the Williams sister duo? After having an underwhelming 2022 season, the American tennis legend Venus Williams has pulled out of the Australian Open due to an injury. However, while the withdrawal news is certainly making the headlines of some well-known magazines, an error made by a renowned magazine caught the eye of both Andy Roddick and Serena Williams‘ husband, Alexis Ohanian

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The Williams sisters are highly respected, as they have contributed greatly to the tennis world. Thus, any blunder concerning the legendary stars would gain worldwide attention.

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Serena Williams’ husband disappointed over a magazine’s blunder 

Recently, Andy Roddick took to his Twitter account to point out a blunder made by a popular online magazine People. The people.com shared a story about the seven-time Grand Slam champion not participating in the 111th Australian Open due to injury. Although the information shared in the story was correct, the picture was of Serena Williams, Venus’ younger sister, who walked away from the sport in 2022. Additionally, having information regarding the elder sister. 

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Taking a look at the blunder, Andy Roddick tweeted, “Who’s gonna tell them that’s not Venus?” raising an obvious question to his fans. Not long after his tweet, Serena Williams’ husband, the Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, commented on the retired American tennis player’s post. And commented using an emoji for a look of disapproval. 

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Feels like the 39-year-old American entrepreneur is not quite happy with the popular magazine for not being aware of using Serena Williams’ picture instead of her sister’s. However, despite the blunder, the tennis world was still reeling from the shock withdrawal of the 7-time Grand Slam champion. What made the former World Number one take this huge step? And how did the tennis world react to it?

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Tennis world baffled with Williams’ withdrawal

The seven-time Grand Slam champion was scheduled to compete as a wildcard at the Australian Open. However, the tennis legend suffered an injury in New Zealand after competing in the ASB Classic. The American tennis players’ departure was addressed in a tweet from the Australian Open’s official Twitter account. In addition, they revealed that Australia’s Kimberley Birrell will take Williams’ vacant wildcard berth.

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However, following the news, tennis fans expressed their dismay and how they were devastated to learn of this information. Questions have occasionally been made about the contentious ASB Classic courts and its role in Venus sustaining an injury.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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