2010 US Open: Why Serena Williams’ Injury Is Bad News for Big Sis Venus

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Published: August 25, 2010

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Venus Williams is caught in a catch-22 situation one week before the US Open.

Her chances of success are greatly improved by the withdrawal of sister Serena, the No. 1 player in the world, but she is yet to win a grand slam that Serena has not taken part in.

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Venus said that, while she will miss her sister's presence in the locker room at Flushing Meadows, she has already accepted the fact that she will be the one one flying the Williams' flag out there.

The question, though, is whether that will be enough.

"If anything it's a big disappointment for her," Venus said. "It's just bad luck and she'll roll with the punches, but I know she'll be there for me all the way through and there will be another Open for her."

While Venus is battling a knee injury that has kept her on the sidelines since Wimbledon, Serena officially withdrew from the 2010 US Open on Friday, as she continues to recover from a foot injury.

Serena cut her foot on a piece of broken glass in July and required surgery, according to a press release issued on the US Open's official website. The three-time champ in New York has not competed on the WTA Tour since winning her 13th career Grand Slam tournament title at Wimbledon.

"It is with much frustration and deep sadness that I am having to pull out of the US Open," Serena said in a statement released by her publicist. "My doctors have advised against my playing so that my foot can heal."

While it is bad news for Serena, it could be just as bad for Venus.

Venus has appeared in 50 grand slams in her 13-year career, and she has only taken part in 10 when Serena has not also been in the main singles draw. Whether or not it is just coincidence, all seven of Venus' singles' titles have been at tournaments where she's had her sister to keep her company.

Of these 10 slams that Serena has missed through injury, Venus has only been past th...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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