Serena Withdraws From Tokyo & Beijing
September 25, 2010


World No.1 Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from back-to-back
Premier-level hardcourt tournaments the next two weeks in Tokyo and Beijing
due to her continued recovery from her recent right foot surgery.

"While I have continued to make progress in the recovery of my foot injury,
unfortunately I am still not ready to compete at the upcoming Toray Pan
Pacific Open in Tokyo and China Open in Beijing," Williams said in a
statement. "These are both fantastic events with loyal fans that I hope to be
able to compete in next season. In the meantime I am focused on my rehab
program and remain optimistic to return to competition this season."

Williams hasn't played since winning her 13th major title at Wimbledon.