Injured Sabalenka pulls out of Charleston WTA event

Injured Sabalenka pulls out of Charleston WTA event

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says she is withdrawing from subsequent week’s Charleston Open after choosing up an damage in Miami.

The world No.2 was shocked 6-4 6-4 by unseeded Sorana Cirstea within the Miami Open quarter-finals on Wednesday after choosing up the damage earlier within the event.

She didn’t specify the character of the issue.

“Sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Charleston. I picked up an injury during one of my matches in Miami and I need time to rest and heal,” Sabalenka tweeted on Thursday.

“I’m so sorry to the tournament and the fans. I was really looking forward to being back and playing in front of you all.”

Sabalenka has had an excellent begin to the season, successful the Adelaide title earlier than capturing her maiden Grand Slam crown at Melbourne Park by beating Elena Rybakina within the ultimate.

She additionally reached the quarter-finals in Dubai earlier than shedding to Rybakina within the Indian Wells ultimate.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au