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SONY OPEN TENNISMarch 23, 2013Venus WilliamsMIAMI, FLORIDA THE MODERATOR: Venus has unfortunately to withdraw from the tournament with a lower back injury. Q. When did it pop off? VENUS WILLIAMS: Yeah, just yesterday I was having some pain, and then just wanted to see how I felt in the warmup. Just, you know, not able to play today. Q. Tougher to have to withdraw from this being it's so close to home for you? VENUS WILLIAMS: Yeah. It's really disappointing. You know, this is just the kind of tournament that, you know, you want to play well at. But, you know, I have faced disappointments in my life and my career. It's not the first; probably not the last. Just have to get through it and stay positive. Q. When did you actually decide that you weren't going to play? VENUS WILLIAMS: Just after my warmup. I just realized that I wasn't going to be able to be competitive at all today. Q. You had a pretty tough match the previous round. Was this any effect from that? VENUS WILLIAMS: You know, it's hard to say. It's hard to pinpoint anything, so I really don't know. Q. What now? What do you think will be your next event? VENUS WILLIAMS: Well, I'm playing in Charleston, so that's really still my goal, to get ready to play there. Q. Do you have any worries that this could go beyond this tournament? VENUS WILLIAMS: I mean, that's always a concern, but, I mean, I have dealt with injuries before, you know, in my whole career. I feel like also I know how to hopefully recover quickly from them. Q. What's your thoughts on the upcoming Fed Cup? VENUS WILLIAMS: Fed Cup tie? I don't think the team has been decided yet, so... Q. Are you available? VENUS WILLIAMS: Yeah, I'm available. Yes. Q. It's convenient. VENUS WILLIAMS: It's convenient? Yeah, I played both ties in Delray, so... Q. I wanted to ask who would have been your opponent today, Sloane Stephens. She's been compared to your sister a lot. What do you think of those comparisons, if you have any thoughts of her going forward? VENUS WILLIAMS: Well, I think, you know, Serena is an unbelievable player and a legend. If anyone has the opportunity to be compared to her, you know, it's definitely a good sign. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports |
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