Injury to Serena Williams: Six-time U.S. Open champion has been removed with hamstring problem

Serena Williams announced Wednesday that she will be leaving the 2021 U.S. Open for a hamstring injury.

“After careful consideration and advice from my doctor and medical team, I decided to step out of the US Open to allow my body to fully heal from a torn hamstring. New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of my favorite places to play. I will encourage everyone “, he wrote in an Instagram post.

The 22-year-old has not played in the nation since he injured his leg at Wimbledon two months ago. Injuries also prevented him from competing in the Tokyo Olympics and the Cincinnati West and South Open.

Throughout her career, Williams has won 23 individual Grand Slam titles, including six at the U.S. Open; Newcomer in 2014. Williams remains the only title holder to achieve the record set by Margaret Court in the 24 individual Grand Slam championships.

Ashleigh Barty is the betting favorite (+350) to win the Naomi Osaka (+450) winning event from Wednesday morning, according to Caesars Sportsbook. The US Open is open from August 30 to September. 12 New York.

On the men’s side, star players Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have also retired. The 2021 US Open will be the first Grand Slam event without Williams, Federer or Nadal in the individual singles since the 1997 US Open.