Brisbane International hit with late blow after training ‘setback’ forces Venus Williams out of tournament
Nearing her 40th birthday, Venus Williams has suffered a training ‘setback’ and will be delaying her 2020 season debut in Australia, which means Brisbane fans won’t get to see her in action perhaps for the final time.
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Venus Williams has pulled out of the Brisbane International.
The American veteran, a winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles, said she suffered a training “setback”.
“Unfortunately I will not be starting my season in Brisbane due to an unexpected setback during my training,” Williams said
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“I look forward to being in Australia in the new year and will see everyone in Adelaide (for the Adelaide International).”
Williams, who had been given a wildcard, was due to arrive in Brisbane on Thursday morning.
BI organisers will announce a replacement for Williams on Thursday.
The tournament starts on Monday at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
Originally published as Brisbane International hit with late blow after training ‘setback’ forces Venus Williams out of tournament