Serena Williams Bows Out of 2020 French Open, Is ‘Struggling to Walk’ Due to Unhealed Achilles Injury
Serena Williams stepped down from the 2020 French Open due to a previously unhealed ankle injury.The 39-year-old tennis star announced the news to reporters at the annual Paris tournament on Wednesday, September 30, detailing the effects of her sprain. Williams was set to play Bulgarian pro Tsvetana Pironkova in her second-round match that afternoon after scoring a win over Kristie Ahn two days prior.“I love playing in Paris,” the 23-time Grand Slam winner told the press room.