Mauresmo withdraws from US Open

The two-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of the US Open citing a groin injury and the need to recover from surgery.

Updated on: Aug 16, 2007, 18:36:14 IST

AP | By HT Correspondent, New York

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo pulled out of the US Open on Wednesday, citing a groin injury and the need to recover fully from the appendectomy she had in March.

Mauresmo hasn't played in a tournament since losing in the fourth round at Wimbledon on July 3, although she did participate in France's Fed Cup semifinal from July 14-15.

She put at least part of the blame for her third-round loss at the French Open in June on the groin problem.

"My doctor has recommended that I allow myself additional time to rest and recover from this injury so that it is completely healed," Mauresmo said in a statement released by the WTA tour.

"Obviously, this is one of the worst times of the year for me to have an injury."

Mauresmo, formerly ranked No. 1 and now No. 7, won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006. She reached the quarterfinals or semifinals at the US Open each of the past six years.

Stay updated with the latest scores, results, and headlines from us sports, wwe, football, tennis, hockey, and other sports. Follow live action, big tournaments, and top players across all major leagues on sports by Hindustan Times.