Austrailian Open champ Kim Clijsters pulled herself out of Wimbledon today. The decision was a result of a foot injury she suffered yesterday. Needless to say, the Number Two ranked Belgian is disappointed.
Former top-ranked tennis superstar Serena Williams has been missing from the sport since winning Wimbledon last year. A number of injuries and health scares has kept her off the court for nearly a year, but with the help of a world-renowned trainer, Williams plans on defending her Wimbledon crown next month.
Kim Clijsters won her first Australian Open tennis championship, and fourth major of her career, by defeating Li Na, in three sets, on Saturday. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.