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Venus Williams Forced To Withdraw From Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, April 2008
CHARLESTON, SC (April 9, 2008) – Venus Williams has been forced to withdraw from the Family Circle Cup due to illness. The Family Circle Cup, scheduled to begin later this week, has a strong player field including Australian Open Champion Maria Sharapova and Sony Ericsson Open Champion Serena Williams competing in this year’s historic 35th Anniversary event. The Family Circle Cup, America’s oldest tier I event, is scheduled April 12th - 20th, 2008 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
"I regret that I will not be participating in the Family Circle Cup next week. I always enjoy coming to Charleston, especially since I’ve won the tournament in the past and this year marks their special 35th Anniversary,” said Venus Williams. “I wish the tournament my best and look forward to returning to competitive play in Rome the week of May 12."
“It’s unfortunate that Venus was forced to withdraw due to illness, and we wish her a quick return to the Tour,” said Robin Reynolds, Family Circle Cup Tournament Director. “Venus was scheduled to play during our 35th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration on Tuesday night, and we will announce another marquis name from our player field in her place very soon.”
The Family Circle Cup, scheduled April 12-20, 2008, will be held at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The Family Circle Tennis Center is a public facility owned by the City of Charleston and operated by Meredith Corporation that hosts a variety of events including concerts, festivals, tennis tournaments and other activities on a year-round basis. With over 21 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read magazines in America, and is one of 14 leading subscription magazines owned by Meredith Corporation. The Tennis Center features a 10,200 seat stadium, a Grand Lawn, 17 courts lighted for night play, a racquet club featuring a full service pro shop, and locker room facilities. More information on the Family Circle Cup or Tennis Center is available at (843) 856-7900 or familycirclecup.com.
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