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Williams out of Paris Open

Serena Williams cradles her Australian Open trophy
Serena Williams cradles her Australian Open trophy

World number one Serena Williams has pulled out of the Paris Open due to a leg injury, organisers said on Saturday.

Williams has been struggling with the injury since the Australian Open, which she won for a fifth time last month.

The 28-year-old American overcame the rejuvenated Belgian Justine Henin 6-4 3-6 6-2 at the end of January in Melbourne.

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