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Serena Williams withdraws from French Open ahead of second round

30 September 2020 - 12:47 By Reuters
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Serena Williams of the US in action during her first round match against Kristie Ahn.
Serena Williams of the US in action during her first round match against Kristie Ahn.
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Former world number one Serena Williams withdrew from this year's French open ahead of her second round match on Wednesday, organisers said.

The 39-year-old American, who was chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in Paris, was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova on Court Philippe Chatrier later on Wednesday.

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