Published February 16,2024
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Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and holder Barbora Krejcikova have pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Osaka continues to be looking for her toes on tour after returning to the circuit final month following a maternity break.
The Japanese participant fell within the first spherical of the Australian Open and in Abu Dhabi, and misplaced to Karolina Pliskova within the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Thursday.
“I’m really sorry that I have to withdraw from the Dubai Tennis Championships this season,” Osaka, whose final look within the occasion was 5 years in the past, mentioned in an announcement on the event’s web site.
Former French Open Krejcikova champion, who gained her maiden Dubai title final yr after defeating world primary Iga Swiatek in straight units, withdrew as a consequence of a again harm.
“This decision wasn’t easy, especially given my fond memories and anticipation to compete again. However, my back injury requires further healing time. But I am committed to returning stronger next year,” the Czech 28-year-old mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr