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Williams sisters turn down invites

Associated Press

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

LONDON -- Australian Open semifinalist Serena Williams and her sister Venus were not on the U.S. roster submitted Wednesday for Fed Cup first-round matches against Argentina next month. New U.S. captain Mary Joe Fernandez invited both Williams siblings to participate, but they declined, citing scheduling issues, the U.S. Tennis Association said. "This year, with the new schedule, the new commitments, I don't think it's the best time for me," Serena Williams said when asked about the Fed Cup ...

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