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down and out down under

The luster of this year's Australian Open, which begins on Monday in Melbourne, has dimmed a bit, as several top players have withdrawn. ESPN.com reports on the exit of Venus Williams, who's bothered by tendinitis in her wrist. Follow the sidebar links in the article to read about the pull-outs of Patrick Rafter and Monica Seles, both suffering from injuries. But never fear; there's still enough star power left to keep the tournament exciting, with Andre Agassi and Serena Williams coming off stellar years and ready to roll. Check out the tournament singles seedings at http://espn.go.com/tennis/news/2000/0112/284906.html , and get geared up for the year's first Grand Slam.

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 05:40:47 -0800