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Venus Williams out of Brisbane event

by Laine Clark , 4 years ago

3 minute read

A training setback has forced former world No.1 Venus Williams to pull out of the Brisbane International.

VENUS WILLIAMS (R) of The United States.
VENUS WILLIAMS (R) of The United States. Picture: Andrew Couldridge/Getty Images

Former world No.1 Venus Williams has been forced to pull out of the Brisbane International following a setback in training.

The 10-time grand slam winner - now ranked No.52 - had been given a wildcard for the tournament starting on January 3.

Organisers say a wildcard replacement will be named on Thursday.

Williams, 39, still hopes to contest the Adelaide International from January 11-18.

"Unfortunately I won't be starting my season in Brisbane due to an unexpected setback during my training," she said in a statement on Wednesday.

"I look forward to being in Australia in the New Year and will see everyone at Adelaide."

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