Venus Williams pulls out of U.S. Open diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome

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NEW YORK -- Venus Williams says she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue and joint pain and forced her to withdraw from the U.S. Open.

The two-time champion pulled out Wednesday before her second-round match.

"I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain," she said in a statement.

The 31-year-old Williams pulled out of two hard-court tuneup tournaments this summer because she was not feeling well. In her first match in two months, Williams beat Vesna Dolonts 6-4, 6-3 at Flushing Meadows on Monday.

"I enjoyed playing my first match here and wish I could continue but right now I am unable to," she said. "I am thankful I finally have a diagnosis and am now focused on getting better and returning to the court soon."

Williams was supposed to play 22nd-seeded Sabine Lisicki on Wednesday.

"I'm really disappointed to have to withdraw from this year's US Open," she added.

 

[donwuan]

get well boo

 

[Lexx Diamond]

Aw damn that's so sad. She will be miss as an awesome athlete. I wish her the best.

 

[Brother Blues]

Wow...been a tough couple of years for her and Serena.

 

[Who_I_AM]

just read up on this... there is no cure...only management if you are lucky!

 

[malaki]

sometimes I think doctors just make these disease names up to entertain themselves.

 

[doggish_098]

so when she fucks she lacks energy too

 

[playahaitian]

damn man...bet you NOW the will give her all the honors and tributes she deserved YEARS AGO when her and her sister were dominating and getting criticizing for it.

Get well, Venus

 

[Mo-Better]

Never heard of this disease but after researching it Venus is in serious trouble.

I wish her well.

 

[cigley]

According to wikipedia....

"The hallmark symptom of the disorder is a generalized dryness, typically involving dry mouth and dry eyes (part of what are known as sicca symptoms). In addition, Sjögren's syndrome may cause skin, nose, and VAGINAL DRYNESS, and may affect other organs of the body, including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, peripheral nervous system (distal axonal sensorimotor neuropathy) and brain."

DAMN!

 

[TheBigOne]

According to wikipedia....

"The hallmark symptom of the disorder is a generalized dryness, VAGINAL DRYNESS,
DAMN!

Hard to keep a good dude with that shit man...Hope she gets better. I know that Serena will be affected by this news too...

 

[sigma_blu_phi_1914]

Damn time for Venus to retire and enjoy the millions of dollars she has made over the decade.

 

[Pworld297]

Wow...been a tough couple of years for her and Serena.

It sure has bruh!

 

[Rick Ronson]

"Tina tried that shit on me!!!"

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[godofwine]

Venus is the baddest sister. I said it. Serena is a damned hoe. I ain't saying I wouldn't fuck. Of course I'd fuck. But I'd wife Venus.

 

[SheBetterHaveA50InchAss]

 

[chilibrick]

well that's what you get when you sleep with white people, you get european diseases.














j/k

 

[sigma_blu_phi_1914]

I heard venus like uncut European dick