Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday along with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Williams, who returned to competition last month after a year-long absence, was added to the entry list for the 29 August -11 September Grand Slam in New York having been named in the draw for tune-up events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion fell in the first round at Wimbledon and last appeared in the US Open in 2020 when the six-time winner reached the semifinals.
