- Former world No1 is ranked No453 after maternity leave
- American is a three-time singles champion at Roland Garros
The French Open announced on Monday it will not give Serena Williams a seeding for her return to grand slam tennis following maternity leave.
“This year again, tournament officials will establish the list and ranking of the women’s seeds based on the WTA ranking,” the French Tennis Federation said in a statement. “Consequently, [the seeds] will reflect this week’s world ranking.”
Written by Associated Press
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