Olympic gold-medal champion officially withdraws from US Open.
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter will partner in new US Open mixed doubles format.
The American icon doled out wisdom and inspiration in her pre-tournament press conference at the Citi Open.
"This is just a short break, and I see it as a necessary step toward a better version of myself on court," Olympic gold medal champion said.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will be Toronto top seed.
The pair will reportedly spend three days together, according to a report by Stephanie Myles.
You can buy the former world No. 1's home, but it will cost you.