Williams is also not expected to complete a pre-tournament press conference. She is thought to be playing her first doubles match with Jabeur on Tuesday, following the Tunisian’s withdrawal from the singles event, though they could play their opener against Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo as late as Wednesday.
When her participation in the Eastbourne doubles event was announced, the 40-year-old said: “I am excited to return to the Rothesay International Eastbourne in England and to be back on the grass – a surface that has been so good to me throughout my career.
“Eastbourne has a unique charm that you don’t see anywhere else on Tour and I’m looking forward to playing in front of the fans again.”
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