Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from next month’s Australian Open and two warmup tournaments because of a right hand injury sustained in training.
Australian Open officials today confirmed the world fourth ranked player’s withdrawal, and said in a tweet: “wishing you a speedy recovery.”
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Pliskova had earlier said on social media “unfortunately I hurt my right hand in practice yesterday and I won’t be able to play in Adelaide, Sydney and Australian Open this year.”
The 29-year-old Czech Republic player is a two time Grand Slam finalist.
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She lost to Australia’s No.1-ranked Ash Barty in this year’s Wimbledon title match and in the 2016 US Open final to Angelique Kerber after Pliskova beat Serena Williams in the semifinals.
Pliskova’s best finish at Melbourne Park was the semifinals in 2019, where she lost to eventual champion Naomi Osaka after beating Williams in the quarterfinals.
The Australian Open begins on January 17.
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