Serena Williams has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open tournaments due to injury and will lose her world number one ranking as a result.
The 35-year-old, who landed her 23rd Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open in January, said she hoped to be back in action soon.
The BNP Paribas Open, in Indian Wells, gets under way on Wednesday, while the Miami event begins on March 21.
Indian Wells tournament organisers said Williams had cited a left knee injury as the reason for her withdrawal.
Williams said in a statement: ‘Sadly, I have to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open. I have not been able to train due to my knees and am disappointed I cannot be there.
‘I will keep moving forward and continue to be positive. I look forward to being back as soon as I can.’
Germany’s Angelique Kerber will climb to number one after the BNP Paribas Open, as Williams loses the points she gained for reaching the 2016 final.
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