Venus to miss French Open

Venus Williams has joined her sister Serena in pulling out of the French Open, according to reports on Saturday.
Venus, 30, has not played since withdrawing from the Australian Open in January with an hip injury.


Venus Williams

The American, who also missed large chunks of last season with a knee problem, returned to training last month but will not be fit to play at Roland Garros.

Serena confirmed on Thursday that she had withdrawn as she continues her fitness battle following a foot injury ufffd which has required two operations ufffd and a blood clot in her lung.