Venus Williams pulls out of Madrid Open

May 05, 2013
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Venus Williams pulls out of Madrid Open

A back issue forces Williams to withdraw; Switzerland's Stefanie

Published May 05, 2013

MADRID (AP)—Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of back problems.

The American was set to open the tournament Sunday.

Switzerland's Stefanie Voegele took Williams' place in the first round against Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain.