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Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Dubai Championships because of a lower back injury. Williams took over the No. 1 ranking last week in Qatar, the sixth time in her career she has been the top-ranked player in the world. She lost in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open last month after injuring her back.

The Williams sisters have not had it easy in recent years. Two of the modern era's most successful women tennis players have been beset by health problems which have deprived the game of two of its most marketable stars.

Rafael Nadal says he plans to take several weeks off after the Australian Open to recover from a nagging shoulder injury.

Venus Williams dropped out after revealing a diagnosis of Sjogren’s Syndrome, which causes fatigue and joint pain.

Defending champion Kim Clijsters withdraws from the US Open with a stomach muscle injury. "Unfortunately, I will not be able to defend my US Open title this year," the Belgian, a three-time winner at Flushing Meadows, said in a statement.

World number one Rafael Nadal refuses to shed light on his injury after crashing out of the Australian Open in straight sets to David Ferrer.

Fourth seed Andy Roddick pulls out of the Shanghai Masters after injuring his knee in a second round match against Stanislas Wawrinka.

Rafael Nadal returned to training Monday for the first time since being sidelined by another knee injury.

Rafael Nadal lost an exhibition to Lleyton Hewitt just before tea at the Hurlingham Club, but more than that, Nadal spent the 6-4, 6-3 match arriving a bit late to shots, muttering to himself and stirring enough concern about his fractious knees that his coach and uncle, Toni Nadal, indicated Nadal might miss Wimbledon.