World No. 1 Serena Williams will not play in the U.S. Open later this month because she is still recovering from cutting her foot last month.
According to the Associated Press, Williams' agent and the U.S. Tennis Association confirmed the withdrawal Friday.
Williams has 13 Grand Slam titles, including three at Flushing Meadows. Last year, she lost in the semifinals and made headlines with her tirade at a line judge over a foot-fault call.
The U.S. Open will take place Aug. 30 to Sept. 12.
-- Chuck Schilken
Photo: Serena Williams in July. Virginie LeFour / EPA