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2019 US Open Tennis Tournament- Day Eleven. Serena Williams of the United States celebrates her victory against Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine hitting balls to the spectators after the Women’s Singles Semi-Finals match on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2019 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5th, 2019 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

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2019 US Open Tennis Tournament- Day Eleven. Serena Williams of the United States celebrates her victory against Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine hitting balls to the spectators after the Women’s Singles Semi-Finals match on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2019 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5th, 2019 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Tennis legend, Serena Williams, is currently enjoying life on a sabbatical away from the court. And as the season-finale edges to its end, her absence is being felt at the Flushing Meadows. However, bringing fans who are missing the superstar to ease, she treated them to some breathtaking visuals ‘on-shore.’
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The American sensation has been away from the court for a while now. With injuries causing back-to-back withdrawals, her physical recovery remains in doubt. However, the 39-year-old remains positive-minded, say many, going by her social media shenanigans. Accordingly, she took the internet by a storm with her recent pictures against a sun-n-sand lighting.
A Queen, on and off the court
The legend recently took to her Instagram, sharing pictures from a day at the beach. Donning a dazzling outfit, she stole hearts and headlines with her flamboyance. Captioning the picture, “Endless Summer” left breathtaking photos had fans and paparazzi drooling.
Serena’s social media has often come to the rescue for those wondering about her health. Thanks to daughter Olympia, a daily dose of cuddles and snuggles is guaranteed, with the 23-time Grand Slam champion often sharing their mother-daughter drama. However, even as fans relish over the sight of the duo, fans continue to miss Serena on the court.
Notably, her absence caused a unfortunate record. For the first time in history, no American singles player, male or female, will feature in the quarter-finals or the semi-finals of the US Open.
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What happened to Serena Williams?
A once-glorious career has now been riddled by injury, with the phenomenal Serena now spending more time in rehab than on-court. The American legend has been struggling with her form and footing in recent times.
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Appearing a favorite for the title, Serena kick-started her 2021 Wimbledon champion campaign. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, she fell victim to a mid-game injury and retired from the tournament.

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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 29, 2021 Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts after sustaining an injury before retiring from her first round match against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich Pool via REUTERS/Jed Leicester
Sadly, her temporary break now seems never-ending, with the veteran facing issues in her recovery. Scheduled to return at the season finale, Serena announced her withdrawal, both from the tournament and the rest of the 2021 season.
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The heartbreaking news has left fans wondering if a return is possible at all. Ever since her incident on the grass-courts, Serena is yet to appear in a competitive outing. Now gearing up for a return in 2022, what are the odds of seeing Serena Williams at the season-opener, the Australian Open?
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