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Serena Williams says she's skipping Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams earned a spot at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, but she's decided she won't be using it.

On Sunday at the All-England Club, the day before play begins at Wimbledon, the four-time Olympic gold medalist told reporters that she's not going to Tokyo to compete for a fifth.

"I'm actually not on the Olympic list, not that I'm aware of," Williams said via ESPN. "If so, then I shouldn't be on it."

Williams declines to explain her decision

Williams, 39, was asked why she decided to skip the Olympics, but said she wasn't ready to get into her reasons right now.