Serena Williams latest star to withdraw from Miami Open

Posted March 21, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) - Serena Williams is the latest Grand Slam champion to withdraw from the Miami Open.

Williams pulled out Sunday, citing recent oral surgery. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer announced earlier they would skip the tournament, which begins Tuesday.

Williams, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has won the event a record eight times, most recently in 2015.

'œMiami is a special tournament for me because it's my home,'ť she said in a statement. "I am sad I won't be able to see the incredible fans this year, but I look forward to coming back soon.'ť

Williams' most recent match was a month ago at the Australian Open, where she lost to Naomi Osaka in the semifinals.

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