Venus Williams tournament canceled enliven the Auckland Classic, in early January 2012. The world's top United States is experiencing fatigue due to Sjogren's syndrome suffered.

As is known, in September 2011 and then, Venus also withdrew from the U.S. Open title due to the same cause. Sjogren's is a chronic disease in which white blood cells attack the water-producing glands, resulting in fatigue and joint pain.

Entering the 2012 season, Venus was determined to fully perform in various championships, especially grand slams. Unfortunately, the physical obstacles forcing players born 31 years ago it was absent in the Auckland Classic warm-up tournament, which will take place throughout the 2 to 7 January.

Venus was undoubtedly perform at the opening grand slam, the Australian Open, which starts rolling on January 16, 2012. However, tournament director, Craig Tiley believes that the winner of seven grand slam titles will not be absent.

"There is no change about Venus. He will come, "said Tiley on the Australian newspaper, as quoted by Reuters on Friday, December 23, 2011.

With age and injuries that often haunt, the performance decreases dramatically to Venus should occupy a world ranking of 102 by October 10, 2011. Winner of five Wimbledon titles that had established itself as the world number one in February 2002.