Former world No. 2 Paula Bardossa announced on Thursday that she was withdrawing from this year’s French Open with a stress fracture
Published Date – Thursday, 5/25/23 at 10:30pm
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New Delhi: Former world No. 2 Paula Bardossa announced on Thursday that she is withdrawing from this year’s French Open with a spinal stress fracture she sustained at last week’s Italian Open.
Badossa’s absence will make room for a fourth lucky loser to enter the women’s main draw as she joins Jennifer Brady, Patricia Maria Teague and Ajela Tomja from the sidelines. Norwich.
“Just when everything seemed to be going well again, I received bad news before the start of the Grand Slam. I suffered a stress fracture in my spine during the match in Rome,” the Spaniard said in a statement.
“After such a difficult start to the season with injuries, this is very bad news. It will keep me out of action for a few weeks,” she added.
The 25-year-old also missed the January match after suffering a kidnapping injury in the grueling Adelaide International 2 quarter-final against Beatriz Haddad Maia. Australian Open.
The draw for the men’s and women’s singles at the French Open will take place on Thursday, with the draw for the main draw starting on Sunday.
