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French Open 2018 | Serena Williams withdraws injured before clash with Maria Sharapova

The 36-year-old said she had suffered a pectoral muscle injury in her third-round win over Julia Goerges and “can’t serve at all”.

AFP | Paris | June 5, 2018 9:13 am

French Open 2018 | Serena Williams withdraws injured before clash with Maria Sharapova

American tennis star Serena Williams (Photo: AFP)

Serena Williams announced her shock withdrawal from the French Open on Monday with injury just minutes before her scheduled fourth-round clash against long-time rival Maria Sharapova.

The 36-year-old said she had suffered a pectoral muscle injury in her third-round win over Julia Goerges and “can’t serve at all”.

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The 23-time Grand Slam champion added that she would stay in Paris for scans on the injury to find out how long she will be out of action.

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