Serena had been unbeaten on clay this year: 17-0.
But with Roland Garros a week away why chance it.
And as we all know - it's the Slams that matter to Serena, not much else.
With the pull-out Li Na moves into the final to face Sharapova: 6-4/MS.
Serena: I had some problems with my lower back earlier in the week...
It was feeling a little stiff, and I don't think it's the right moment to force it.
It's just life. I've been playing a lot...
And my body is just getting used to playing a lot of matches again, that's all.
I don't have any plans the next day, or the next couple of days...
Because my plans were to play tennis.
I love Rome, and I might stay today or tomorrow.
Photo: Serena visits the Ford suite - Getty Images
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