Off The Baseline and other media sources are reporting that Serena Williams will soon report that she will not be playing tennis again in 2006. The 8-time Grand Slam winner has been the subject of recent high-profile scrutiny by all-time greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, among others. With a current WTA Tour ranking of #106 and a slow recovery from a left knee injury causing her to withdraw from several consecutive tournaments including an upcoming Fed Cup tie versus Germany, this news can not be considered a complete surprise.It is, however, very sad news for tennis fans everywhere, particularly African American tennis fans. Serena Williams is 24 years old (birthdate: 09.26.1981) and the holder of 26 WTA Tour singles titles. In light of Martina Hingis' amazing return after a near 3-year hiatus following a "retirement" from the WTA Tour in 2003, we can only hope that Serena can return to form in 2007.
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