(REUTERS) – World No. 4 Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from subsequent month’s Australian Open with a hand damage sustained in coaching, the participant stated on Thursday (Dec 16) in an announcement launched by event organisers.
The 29-year-old reached the semi-finals in Melbourne in 2019, shedding to eventual champion Naomi Osaka. She reached the ultimate at Wimbledon this 12 months earlier than a run to the quarter-finals of the US Open.
“Sadly, I damage my proper hand in observe yesterday and I will not be capable to play in Adelaide, Sydney and (the) Australian Open this 12 months,” Pliskova stated.
Pliskova is the most recent high-profile participant to overlook the Melbourne Park Main, with Grand Slam champions Serena Williams, Bianca Andreescu and Roger Federer additionally absent.
The Australian Open begins on Jan 17.
