Serena Williams' search for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title will extend into another year after an Achilles tendon injury forced her to withdraw from the French Open on Wednesday. Williams, a three-time former champion at Roland Garros, said she may not play again this year. READ | I'm done for 2020, says Venus after French Open defeat“I warmed up and it was a very short warmup and then I spoke to my coach and said 'what do you think?' Williams also pulled out of the French Open in 2018 with an abdominal injury before a last-16 clash with Maria Sharapova. READ | Verdasco to sue French Open after positive COVID-19 test sagaWhile her window of opportunity is narrowing to reach that milestone, Williams sounded a defiant note.

Source: The Hindu September 30, 2020 10:27 UTC