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Serena will miss Australian Open

ESPN staff
November 25, 2010
Serena Williams has not played since Wimbledon © Getty Images
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Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open, which she has won for the last two years, due to a foot injury.

Williams, who has been replaced as world No. 1 by Caroline Wozniacki, has not played since Wimbledon after cutting her foot on broken glass at a restaurant.

The American returned to practice in September, but has twice been forced to delay a proposed comeback. Her absence will now be extended as she bids to allow her troublesome foot more time to heal after surgery.

"As I recently learned, pushing myself back into my intense training too early only caused me further injury and damage," Williams said. "While I desperately want to be back on the court and competing in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, it is imperative for my health that I continue to work with my doctors to ensure my foot heals properly. This decision, though heavy on my heart, is the right one."

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