Venus Williams was all set to play at Wimbledon, but the tennis star has just announced that she is withdrawing from the famed tournament!
Williams took to herFacebook page to explain her decision to skip Wimbledon this year due to a back injury. “I am extremely disappointed as I have always loved The Championships,” she stated. “I need to take time to let my back heal.”
This will be the first time Williams will missWimbledon since she debuted in 1997, so we can only image how upset she must be at having to miss participating this year!