Former world number one Serena Williams withdraws from French Open

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 28, 2020. Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts during her first-round match against Kristie Ahn of the US. [REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo]

Former world number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from the 2020 French open ahead of her second-round match on Wednesday, according to organisers.

Williams, who was chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title in Paris, was scheduled to face Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova on Court Philippe Chatrier later on Wednesday.