Venus Williams withdraws from Rogers Cup

TORONTO - Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Rogers Cup due to an illness. Williams says she wasn't feeling well so she went to see the doctor Sunday. She was diagnosed with a viral illness and says she is "extremely disappointed" she won't be able to play in Toronto. Qualifier Zhang Shuai steps into Williams' first-round match Tuesday against Ana Ivanovic. Lourdes Dominguez Lino got the extra spot in the draw. Story continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here The strong Rogers Cup field still includes Williams' sister, Serena, and Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters.