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Serena Williams Won’t Play in U.S. Open After Hamstring Injury

BREAK POINT

The tennis legend announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Open in New York City in a heartfelt Instagram post Wednesday.

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Serena Williams has pulled out of the upcoming U.S. Open in New York City over a nagging hamstring injury. The 39-year-old six-time champ posted the news on Instagram, saying she needed to “allow my body to heal completely” rather than risking further injury to her hamstring.

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