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Serena Williams pulls out of Berlin event

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Australian Open winner Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's German Open in Berlin, the organisers said on Wednesday.

"Due to a groin injury, which has not completely healed, I am forced to cancel," said the world number 12.

Former French Open winner Anastasia Myskina has also pulled out of the clay-court

tournament due to injury, organisers said. The event is due to be held on May 7-13 in the German capital.