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Australian Open: Former grand slam champion forced to withdraw
2023 Wimbledon winner Markéta Vondroušová has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open, after being unable to overcome a shoulder injury.
The 26-year-old was set to face American Hailey Baptiste on Sunday in the first round, who will instead face fellow American Taylor Townsend, who will take Vondroušová's spot in the tournament.
Townsend lost in the final round of qualifying to Australian Storm Hunter, but will now get her shot in the absence of Vondroušová as a lucky loser.
Upon withdrawing, Vondroušová released a statement explaining her decision to withdraw from the tournament.
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Ex-Grand Slam Champion Pulls Out of Australian Open Just One Hour Before Match
TheAustralian Open’s return is the season’s first great crescendo, drawing fans eager to see their favorite stars collide at the “Happy Slam.” Yet with tennis stretching across nearly 11 relentless months, injuries remain an unavoidable shadow. That reality struck hard on opening day when former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was forced to withdraw, sending a wave of shock and disappointment through Melbourne Park and beyond.
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Australian Open just an hour before her first-round match. The No.32 seed was scheduled to face Hailey Baptiste on Court 13 at 2 pm in Melbourne. Tournament organizers announced her withdrawal at 1 pm local time.
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