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Serena Williams Skipping 2021 Tokyo Olympics - BNC

Tennis champion Serena Williams will not be playing at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She confirmed the news at a press conference on Sunday, according to CBS Sports. RELATED: Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with hurt Achilles The 39-year-old has three gold medals in women's doubles from playing with her sister Venus Williams in 2000, 2008 and 2012. She also won a gold in singles in 2012. RELATED: 'Keep fighting!' Serena Williams yells herself to Open win Williams is currently competing in Wimbledon, looking to win her eighth title overall, and her first since 2016. She has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and is just […]

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