Australia’s high girls’s participant Ajla Tomljanovic has pulled out of subsequent week’s Australian Open as a result of an ongoing knee harm.
The twin Wimbledon quarter-finalist, who additionally upset Serena Williams on her farewell tour to make the final eight on the US Open, introduced her heartbreaking resolution on social media on Saturday.
Ajla Tomljanovic has withdrawn from the Australian Open.Credit score:Getty Pictures
The identical harm brought on Tomljanovic to overlook the United Cup in the beginning of the month, and she or he has misplaced her race towards time to be match.
“It completely pains me to have to write down this message however sadly I gained’t be capable to compete at this yr’s Australian Open,” Tomljanovic wrote.
“I’ve carried out completely every thing in my energy to get wholesome however simply ran out of time to heal and be 100% able to compete at a excessive degree.
“It’s been a really robust resolution to make however I’ve to take heed to my physique.
“It’s no secret that that is my favorite place to play, so it hurts me to overlook out on an ideal alternative to play in entrance of my dwelling crowd and to be surrounded by the unimaginable love and ambiance.
“To all my Aussie followers, I wanna say thanks for at all times supporting me and cheering me on. I’m gonna miss you guys large time this yr.”
