Serena pulls out of Swedish Open

Stockholm: Six-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams withdrew from the Swedish Open, the media reported. The US star was due to play in the round of 16 but withdrew from the tournament on yesterday with an elbow injury, reported Xinhua. “I am devastated, but I’ll be back some day,” Williams said. “I got hurt when I […]

17 Jul 2015 12:43 IST

Serena pulls out of Swedish Open — Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Russia's Zvonareva in their women's singles tennis match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games

Stockholm: Six-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams withdrew from the Swedish Open, the media reported.

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The US star was due to play in the round of 16 but withdrew from the tournament on yesterday with an elbow injury, reported Xinhua.

"I am devastated, but I'll be back some day," Williams said.

"I got hurt when I hit the ball. I have had problems and the doctors said it would be best not make it worse," she said, adding that she is positive to continue her journey towards the full Grand Slam in 2015.

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She claimed the sixth Wimbledon title on July 11.

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