Serena Williams Forced <br />to Exit US Open , Due to Injury.<br />Serena Williams Forced <br />to Exit US Open , Due to Injury.<br />The 23-time tennis <br />champion announced her withdrawal <br />from the U.S. Open on Aug. 25 via Instagram.<br />Williams revealed that she is suffering <br />from a torn hamstring.<br />After careful consideration and following the advice of my doctors and medical team, ... , Serena Williams, via Instagram .<br />... I have decided to withdraw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely from a torn hamstring, Serena Williams, via Instagram .<br />New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of my favorite places <br />to play – .., Serena Williams, via Instagram .<br />... I’ll miss seeing the fans but will be cheering everyone on from afar, Serena Williams, via Instagram .<br />Thank you for your continued support and love. I’ll see <br />you soon, Serena Williams, via Instagram .<br />The tennis champion and celebrity has not won <br />a major tournament since 2017.<br />Her withdrawal from the U.S. Open<br />marks just the third time she has missed the <br />Grand Slam since she began her career in 1998.<br />She has won the tournament six times.<br />Williams also withdrew <br />from Wimbledon<br />earlier this year.<br />In the other 2021 Grand Slam tournaments, Williams <br />made it to the semi-finals in the Australian Open... .<br />... and was defeated in the fourth round <br />of the French Open.<br />Williams is one Grand Slam title away from tying <br />the record of 24 set by Margaret Court
