23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will miss the US Open this year, so she can recover from a torn hamstring.
She announced the news on social media Wednesday, noting the decision was made after careful consideration and the advice of her medical team.
Williams says while she’ll miss seeing the fans, she will be cheering everyone on from afar.
For the last three years, Williams has been chasing the all-time Grand Slam singles record of 24 championships held by Margaret Court.
Williams is the latest high-profile name to miss the tournament after defending men’s champion Dominic Thiem, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all announced they would not be competing due to injuries.
The 2021 US Open, set to begin Monday, will be the first grand slam without Williams, Federer, or Nadal in the main singles draw since the 1997 tournament.
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