French Open: injured Serena Williams withdraws ahead of Maria Sharapova clash

The 23-time Grand Slam winner can’t physically serve because of a pectoral muscle problem

French Open 2018 Serena Williams Maria Sharapova Roland-Garros
Serena Williams has won her last 18 matches against Maria Sharapova
(Image credit: William West/AFP/Getty Images)

The tennis world has been anticipating fireworks, but the French Open clash between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova has not even had the chance to ignite.

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