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FILE - In this May 26, 2013, file photo, Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts after missing a return against Poland's Urszula Radwanska in their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Williams has pulled out of Wilmbledon because of a lower baback, her agent Carlos Fleming said, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, was bothered by her back during a first-round loss at the French Open last month,

Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon, citing back

After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury. 26 minutes ago

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Venus pulls out of Wimbledon

Five-time champion Venus Williams withdrew from Wimbledon on Tuesday due to a back injury, ending her streak of 16 consecutive appearances at the prestigious Grand Slam event.

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US qualifier Hampton advances at Eastbourne

American qualifier Jamie Hampton upset top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tuesday in the first round at Eastbourne on Tuesday.
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At the Net: Serena eyes Wimbledon repeat

When Wimbledon gets underway next week, Serena Williams will be there as the defending champion and five-time overall winner.

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Hampton ousts Radwanska in Eastbourne

Sixth seed Maria Kirilenko advanced, while former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic was an opening-round upset victim Monday at the $690,000 Aegon International tennis event, a final grass-court Wimbledon tune-up.
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Anderson exits Eastbourne

Sixth seed Alexandr Dolgopolov was among Monday's opening-round losers at the $625,000 Aegon International, a final grass-court Wimbledon tune-up.
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Malisse ousts Ferrer in Den Bosch

Four seeds, including No. 2 John Isner and No. 6 Marcos Baghdatis, went by way of the upset Monday at the $545,000 Topshelf Open, a final grass-court Wimbledon tune-up.
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Malisse ousts Ferrer on grass in Netherlands

French Open finalist David Ferrer lost his first-round match Tuesday at the Topshelf Open, a grass-court tournament held the week before Wimbledon.
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Tennis champion Gene Mako dies at 97

Former tennis champion Gene Mako, who captured four major doubles titles and was ranked in the world top 10 during the 1930s, died in Southern California at the age of 97.
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American Steve Johnson gets Wimbledon wild card

Steve Johnson of the United States joined Frenchman Nicolas Mahut as a wild card at Wimbledon.
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Malisse ousts Ferrer in 1st round of Topshelf Open

French Open finalist David Ferrer lost his first-round match Tuesday at the Topshelf Open, a grass-court tournament held the week before Wimbledon.