Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open | Inquirer Sports

Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open

/ 10:40 AM May 04, 2018

FILE – Serena Williams celebrates her victory over Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands during the BNP Paribas Open on March 10, 2018 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Jeff Gross/Getty Images/AFP

MADRID — Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week’s Madrid Open, saying she wasn’t ready to compete.

Tournament organizers say Williams withdrew because she needs more time to train before returning to action.

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Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, returned to the tour in Indian Wells this year after a 14-month absence because of the birth of her daughter.

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She won in Madrid in 2012 and 2013.

Williams was also scheduled to take part in a charity event in advance of the main tournament. Her place in the charity exhibition was taken by fellow American Coco Vandeweghe.

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