Kim Clijsters pulls out of Western & Southern Open with injury

ByReuters

Published 21/08/2020 at 17:31 GMT

Kim Clijsters has withdrawn from the Western & Southern Open due to an abdominal injury, the former world number one said on Friday, but she is hopeful of playing in the US Open.

Kim Clijsters

Image credit: Getty Images

The Western & Southern Open which began this week in New York serves as a warm-up event for players ahead of the August 31-September 13 U.S. Open -- where Clijsters, 37, received a wildcard entry.

"It's disappointing to have to withdraw but after discussions with medical and my team, I need a little more recovery time," Clijsters, who won the event in 2010, said in a statement.

Laver Cup

Clijsters: Federer the closest thing to perfect, but he had two sides when younger

22/09/2022 at 10:08

"I'm grateful to be able to stay in the 'bubble' and continue to prepare with my team here at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center."

Clijsters, who made her return to tennis this year after nearly eight years away from the sport, won the U.S. Open in 2005, 2009 and 2010.

The four-times Grand Slam champion's planned comeback in January was pushed back to February because of a knee injury and she played in Dubai and Monterrey before the tour was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

US Open

'Sky’s the limit' - Wilander and McEnroe predict how many Slams Swiatek will win

11/09/2022 at 21:22

US Open

‘The perfect scenario’ – Clijsters on Alcaraz and Ruud playing for world No. 1 spot

11/09/2022 at 06:48

US Open

‘I was not expecting to win before the tournament’ – Swiatek on 'crazy' US Open victory

11/09/2022 at 06:48

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me