Venus Williams has not competed in a tennis tournament since July 1 and, still trying to recover from a left wrist injury, she will not be coming to New York to play either.Williams withdrew from the US Open yesterday, and she would miss the event for the second time in four years. Although she was seeded 30th and seemed to have a favorable draw, Williams said she would not be healthy enough to play for a title she has won twice. “I have many great memories from competing at the US Open and I regret that I will not be able to participate in 2006,” Williams said. “I will miss the excitement of competing in front of the New York fans at one of the premier sporting events in the world. I look forward to returning in 2007.”Williams has not played since the third round at Wimbledon.
