Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open after suffering an injury ahead of her fourth-round tie with Maria Sharapova.

The 36-year-old Serena suffered an arm injury before taking to Philippe-Chartrier court and immediately made her way to the interview room at Roland Garros.

Just before the big match against Sharapova, Serena Williams announced her retirement because of an arm injury.

She has called a press conference to explain more in detail the nature of his injury. Surely, the Parisian crowd will be hugely disappointed for the outcome of the most awaited clash of the day.