Injured Serena pulls out of Stanford Open

World No 1 and defending champ Serena Williams withdrew on Friday from next week’s WTA hardcourt tournament in Stanford with a right elbow injury, organisers said.

Stanford (USA): World No 1 and defending champ Serena Williams withdrew on Friday from next week’s WTA hardcourt tournament in Stanford with a right elbow injury, organisers said.

“I’m disappointed to have to withdraw from the Bank of the West Classic, but I need to get my elbow back to 100%,” she said.

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