Number one Serena Williams on Friday blamed a mysterious summer foot injury with forcing her withdrawal from the US Open
Number one Serena Williams on Friday blamed a mysterious summer foot injury with forcing her withdrawal from the US Open.
The American, who has not played since winning the Wimbledon title last month, cut her right foot in Europeu00a0-- reportedly at a Munich restaurantu00a0-- under circumstances that have yet to be fully explained. She underwent surgery and had hoped to be fit for the final major of the season from Monday.
"It is with much frustration and deep sadness that I am having to pull out of the US Open," read a statement from Williams. "My doctors have advised against my playing."
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