Jessica Pegula Withdraws from French Open to Focus on Recovery
World number five Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the French Open to focus on her recovery from various injuries. The American tennis player missed key tournaments this season but aims to return fully fit for the grass season. Pegula last competed in the Billie Jean King Cup in April.
World number five Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the French Open as she continues to focus on her recovery from injuries, the American tennis player said on Wednesday. The 30-year-old said earlier this month she was unsure of her participation in Paris after shaking off an injury that derailed her claycourt season.
Pegula last competed in the Billie Jean King Cup in April. She missed the Middle East swing in February due to a neck issue. "Unfortunately pulling out of Roland Garros this year," Pegula said in a post on Instagram. "I'm just about back to practicing normal haven't had any issues for weeks... If I had another 5-7 days I would have been there 100%.
"So I will definitely be back for a full grass season and the rest of the summer and grinding out the rest of the year. Gotta get that match count up." Pegula, who reached the third round at Roland Garros last year, did not specify what the latest injury was. She also missed Rome, Stuttgart and Madrid this season.
One of the most consistent players on the WTA Tour last season, Pegula won the Montreal title in the build-up to the U.S. Open, where she reached the round of 16. The first round at Roland Garros starts on Sunday.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
ALSO READ
Uttarakhand Minister Satpal Maharaj's Son Withdraws Cruise Boat Tender Amid Controversy
Hideki Matsuyama Withdraws from BMW Championship Amidst Intense Competition
Owaisi Criticizes Waqf Amendment Bill, Calls for Withdrawal
Controversial Kedarnath Temple Replica Plan in Delhi Withdrawn
Edgar Bronfman Jr Withdraws Paramount Bid, Clearing Skydance Path