Serena withdraws from US Open due to torn hamstring

Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s US Open due to her torn hamstring that has not completely healed ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, the American said on Wednesday. Williams, a six times winner at Flushing Meadows, has had an injury-marred season and limped out of her first-round match at Wimbledon […]

Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s US Open due to her torn hamstring that has not completely healed ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, the American said on Wednesday.

Williams, a six times winner at Flushing Meadows, has had an injury-marred season and limped out of her first-round match at Wimbledon in tears due to the leg injury.

The 39-year-old, who has been hunting for an elusive 24th major, skipped the Olympics in Tokyo and opted out of the Cincinnati Masters.

“After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to withdraw from the US Open,” she said.