PARIS: Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste. They withdrew on Thursday and no reason was given by organizers. But Baptiste was forced to retire during her second-round singles against Wang Xiyu on Wednesday after landing awkwardly on her left leg late in the first set. The Americans were replaced by Eudice Chong and Veronika Rejvec in the draw. Williams, who turns 46 next month, was a singles wild-card entry at the Australian Open.

There was a sad end to Roland Garros for Baptiste of the U.S., who has been in outstanding form this clay-court season.

Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste. They have withdrawn and no reason was given by organizers on Thursday.

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from the 2026 French Open women's doubles, replaced by Eudice Chong and Veronika Rejvec.

PARIS: Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste. They withdrew on Thursday and no reason was given by organizers. But…