Serena Williams withdraws from French Open ahead of second round

Serena Williams of the US in action during her first round match against Kristie Ahn.
Serena Williams of the US in action during her first round match against Kristie Ahn.
Image: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Former world number one Serena Williams withdrew from this year's French open ahead of her second round match on Wednesday, organisers said.

The 39-year-old American, who was chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in Paris, was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova on Court Philippe Chatrier later on Wednesday.

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