Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with injury

  • Serena Williams has called off her Grand Slam comeback, pulling out of the French Open because of a chest injury.
  • The athlete was supposed to play Maria Sharapova.
Serena Williams of the U.S. in action in the French Open, June 2, 2018.
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Serena Williams of the U.S. in action in the French Open, June 2, 2018.

Serena Williams has called off her Grand Slam comeback, pulling out of the French Open because of a chest injury before she was supposed to play Maria Sharapova.

Williams announced her withdrawal at a news conference at Roland Garros on Monday.

Williams' voice quivered as she said she can't serve because of a problem with her tight pectoral muscle.

She and Sharapova were scheduled to play a fourth-round match Monday.