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(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The eighth-ranked American tennis star Venus Williams has pull out of next week's Miami Masters with an abdominal(腹部的) injury, organizers confirmed on Thursday.
"I am very sorry to not be playing," said Venus in a statement. "Miami is one of my favorite tournaments on the circuit, especially because it is so close to my home in South Florida. I look forward to returning to the tour soon."The Williams sisters have been bothered with a series of injuries. Venus last played on Jan. 21 when she retired1 in the Australian Open third round after just one game against German Andrea Petkovic.
Venus's younger sister, 11th-ranked Serena remains2 sidelined after being hospitalized two weeks ago for a blood clot3 in a lung.(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)
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adj.隐退的,退休的,退役的 | |
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n.剩余物,残留物;遗体,遗迹 | |
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n.凝块;v.使凝成块 | |
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