Serena Williams withdraws from French Open
The three time French Open winner has withdrawn due to injury
Serena Williams withdrew from Roland Garros on Wednesday, the tournament announced, as the American's bid for a 24th Grand Slam title suffered another blow.
The 39-year-old three-time champion in Paris had arrived at the tournament carrying an Achilles tendon injury.
She had been due to face Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova in the second round later today.
