Serena Williams withdraws from Qatar Open

Serena Williams withdraws from Qatar Open

Sportacus
By Sportacus

DOHA: In what is a huge setback for tennis lovers in the country, women’s World No.1 Serena Williams has pulled out of the Qatar Total Open due to flu.

The 21-time Grand Slam singles titles winner had been a major attraction for the WTA Premier 5 tournament, which starts on February 21.

“I unfortunately have to withdraw from the Qatar Total Open as I’ve come down with the flu and do not feel 100 per cent. I need to take this time to recover, but I do look forward to returning to Doha and seeing my fans soon,” said Serena, who became the tournament’s second biggest casualty after the pull out of former champion Maria Sharapova.

“Although we’ll miss Serena, the tournament remains one of the most keenly contested on the WTA Tour. We hope to see Serena in Doha next year as we wish her a quick recovery,” said Tournament Director Saad Al Mohannadi.

By fReSco• 18 Feb 2016 13:30
fReSco

@britexpat Obviously thighs of tennis players ..... and the play of the tennis players are two distinctive areas of focus here

By britexpat• 18 Feb 2016 12:22
britexpat

MM: Which two places are you referring to ?

By Molten Metal• 18 Feb 2016 11:27
Molten Metal

Some people are telling lies ........... sweet lies ................

By Molten Metal• 18 Feb 2016 11:18
Molten Metal

One can't focus on two places at the same time ............. not possible .............. .....................

By Eddie-Mega• 17 Feb 2016 14:59
Eddie-Mega

Red card loading......

By Eddie-Mega• 17 Feb 2016 14:55
Rating: 3/5
Eddie-Mega

Brit.ur red car is Loading...... Haha

By britexpat• 17 Feb 2016 11:11
britexpat

Lucky Luciano: The secret is in getting the right seats

By Lucky Luciano• 17 Feb 2016 11:05
Lucky Luciano

Those who admire the thighs of Tennis Players are the true Tennis Lovers.

By fReSco• 17 Feb 2016 10:53
fReSco

@britexpat that still doesn't qualify you as a tennis lover

By britexpat• 17 Feb 2016 09:05
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

Rizks and I are tennis lovers.. We love to go and see ladies in short skirts playing tennis..

By Molten Metal• 17 Feb 2016 08:55
Molten Metal

This news was for tennis lovers ...... actually .............. ! ..... Wed, 17.02.2016, 08.55 hrs

By Rizks• 17 Feb 2016 08:52
Rizks

Even me britey....:(

By britexpat• 17 Feb 2016 07:18
britexpat

Damn! I was looking forward to seeing those thighs :O(

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