Venus Williams announced on both her twitter account and website that she has withdrawn from the Australian Open.
The following was posted on her website:
Posted on Jan 09, 2012
I regret to announce that I am withdrawing from the 2012 Australian Open. After several months of training and treatment, I am making steady progress to top competitive form. My diet and fitness regimen have allowed me to make great strides in terms of my health and I am very close to being ready to return to WTA competition. I have every intention to return to the circuit in February.”
Williams has been suffering from Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder. Williams has not competed since pulling out of the US Open on August 31. She is currently ranked No. 100 on the WTA tour.
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