Venus Williams out of Brisbane International with injury

 Venus Williams has been forced to pull out of Brisbane International following an undisclosed “setback" in training.

Tournament officials said Wednesday a replacement for 52nd-ranked Williams will be named on Thursday. Williams h been given a wild card for Brisbane event which starts Jan. 6.

39-year-old Williams still hopes to contest elaide International from Jan. 13.

"Unfortunately I won't be starting my season in Brisbane due to an unexpected setback during my training," she said in a statement on Wednesday. "I look forward to being in Australia in New Year and will see everyone at elaide."