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Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open

She shared the announcement in a statement on Snapchat. - by Natasha Price
  • 05 Jan 2018

Serena Williams will no longer compete in the 2018 Australian Open.

The tennis superstar, who welcomed her daughter Alexis four months ago, shared the announcement in a statement on Friday.

“After performing in my first match after giving birth I realized that although I am super close I’m not where I personally want to be,” she wrote.

“My coach and team always said ‘Only go to tournaments when you are prepared to go all the way.’ With that being said I am disappointed to say I’ve decided not to compete in The Australian Open this year,” she said.

“However, the memory of last year’s Open is one that I will carry with me and Olympia and I look forward to coming back again. I appreciate the support and understanding of my fans and everyone at the Australian Open,” she concluded her statement.

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Williams competed in and won the Australian Open last year, and was expected to return to Melbourne and defend her title.

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