Mauresmo pulls out of Sydney International
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A groin injury has curtailed the Australian Open preparations of Mauresmo. (File photo) (Getty Images: Clive Brunskill)
Amelie Mauresmo's buildup to this month's Australian Open has suffered a setback when she was forced to withdraw from her last warm-up event.
The former world number one from France was planning to finish offer her preparations at the Sydney International but pulled out with a groin strain.
"It's very disappointing to me that I won't be able to compete in the (Sydney International this year)," she said in a statement.
"Unfortunately I have re-injured my left adductor. I felt it yesterday during my training session and did not practice today.
"This is an injury that I am familiar with and know that it will not get better overnight.
China's Na Li also pulled out of the Sydney tournament because of a knee problem.
"The problem with my knee seemed to get a little worse after I tried to practice this morning and I just could not move very well," she said.
- Reuters
