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Published Mar 24, 2018

Serena Williams was dealt a tough draw at the Miami Open, falling right away to Indian Wells champion Naomi Osaka. There was no shame in losing to the hottest hand on the WTA but Williams did something uncharacteristic: she walked right out of the stadium and headed home.

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I'm not sure there will be a press conference with Serena Williams today. She has already left the tournament site in a car #Miami
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) March 21, 2018

In only her second tour event back in 14 months, the new mom skipped her press conference following the 6-3, 6-2 loss to the world No. 22.

Announced that there is no press conference with Serena Williams. "Please see the WTA for quotes when available."
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) March 21, 2018

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The eight-time Miami Open champion released a brief statement following the match, congratulating her 20- year-old opponent (who would lose her next match to Elina Svitolina) and vowing to continue her comeback.

Serena Williams has released a 61-word quote through the WTA. pic.twitter.com/mQzr1InMKI
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) March 21, 2018

Since Williams was unranked entering the tournament, the WTA fined her $1,000 as it was her first offense in 2018.

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Serena Williams has been fined $1,000 by the WTA for failing to attend a mandatory press conference after her Miami Open first-round loss. This the lowest finable amount as it is her first offence this year and she was unranked at entry deadline. pic.twitter.com/5OAu1B0roo
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) March 23, 2018

Despite the unusual behavior, she has displayed incredible strength and determination to return to the court in such short time.

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Williams has not yet announced were she will play next.

Serena makes statement after skipping press

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