Barty to skip Dubai event due to leg injury
Last updated on: 01 March,2021 09:25 pm
Barty to skip Dubai event due to leg injury
(Reuters) - World number one Ash Barty has withdrawn from next week s Dubai Tennis Championships to continue her recovery from a left leg injury, the Australian said on Monday.
The 24-year-old, who also pulled out of this week s Qatar Open in Doha for the same reason, struggled with a left thigh strain throughout last month s Australian Open, where she was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
"Unfortunately I have withdrawn from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships," Barty said. "I wish the tournament a safe and successful event and hope to play there next year.
"Thank you to the event organisers and the WTA for all the work you are doing, I look forward to competing again in Miami in a few weeks time."