Back forces Serena out of Italian Open (AP) Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet, organizers said. In the semifinals, Cornet -- last year's French Open junior champion -- will meet sixth-seeded Anna Chakvetadze, who held off Bulgarian qualifier Tsvetana... Publish Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:56:44 PDT Read more...