Venus Williams joins sister Serena Williams in withdrawing from US Open

Venus Williams has introduced she shall be lacking the upcoming US Open as a result of damage, turning into the third American feminine to withdraw after her sister Serena and Sofia Kenin.

Two-time US Open champion and former world No 1 Venus made the announcement in a video posted on social media.

“Not the most effective information from Serena and I right now. I’m becoming a member of @serenawilliams @RafaelNadal and @rogerfederer on the injured listing, she stated.

“I, too, am unable to play the US Open. It is tremendous, tremendous, tremendous disappointing, having some points with my leg all this summer season and simply could not work by way of it.”

The 41-year-old, who has seven Grand Slam titles to her title, added that she would miss competing at her “favorite slam” and wished all the opposite gamers good luck.

Earlier on Wednesday, youthful sister Serena withdrew with a torn hamstring, making it the primary time since 2003 that neither has appeared on the match in Flushing Meadows.

The siblings add their names to a protracted listing of gamers who will miss the match as a result of damage together with Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Simona Halep.