Tomljanovic Withdraws from Wimbledon with Knee Issue

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Monday, June 26, 2023

Ajla Tomljanovic introduced her withdrawal from Wimbledon as she continues coping with an ongoing knee difficulty.

The 30-year-old Australian, who reached the quarterfinals finally yr’s Wimbledon, made the announcement on social media.

Until subsequent yr @Wimbledon 💚 pic.twitter.com/XVkyfB5Bgm

— Ajla Tomljanovic (@Ajlatom) June 26, 2023

 “After experiencing many particular feelings and recollections in Wimbledon over the previous few years I had very excessive hopes of constructing my return there this yr,” Tomljanovic said in a statement. “Unfortunately, my knee continues to be asking for only a bit extra time earlier than I can have full confidence in it in an effort to play at my greatest stage.

“Really desirous to get again on the market however this yr Wimbledon got here a bit ahead of I used to be prepared for. I do know it is going to be definitely worth the wait and am already wanting ahead to subsequent yr.”

Wimbledon begins subsequent Monday, July third.
 

Currently ranked World No. 59, Tomljanovic’s run to final yr’s Wimbledon quarterfinals is at present featured in the most recent season of Netflix’s Break Point collection. Tomljanovic misplaced within the final eight to the eventual champion Elena Rybakina.

The Australian star has not competed in any respect in 2023 after having to withdraw from this yr’s Australian Open earlier within the yr. After knee surgical procedure, Tomljanovic went via restoration and hoped to make a comeback in time for the grass-court swing.

Tomljanovic is maybe greatest recognized for defeating Serena Williams within the third spherical of final yr’s US Open which was Williams’ last profession singles match.

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