Venus Williams Announces Withdrawl from US Open

Two-time champion Venus Williams announced her withdrawal from the 2021 US Open on social media, due to a persistent leg injury, making this the first time since 2003 neither of the Williams sisters will appear in the tournament.

“Not the best news from Serena and I today. I, too, am unable to play the US Open. It’s super super super disappointing,” Venus said. “Having some issues with my leg all this summer and just couldn’t work through it.”

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However, now that Venus has more time on her hands, she urged the world’s “bachelors” to come forward.

“I know I said this year I was undateable at Wimbledon, but I have changed my mind now,” Venus added.

“Now that I have free time, I’m accepting applications from all bachelors above five feet tall, smart but not smarter than me, has a job and doesn’t talk too much.”