4-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Barbora Krejcikova have pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Osaka continues to be looking for her ft on tour after returning to the circuit final month following a maternity break.
The Japanese participant fell within the first spherical of the Australian Open and in Abu Dhabi, and misplaced to Karolina Pliskova within the Qatar Open quarterfinals on Thursday.
“I am actually sorry that I’ve to withdraw from the Dubai Tennis Championships this season,” Osaka, whose final look within the occasion was 5 years in the past, stated in an announcement on the event’s web site.
Former French Open champion Krejcikova, who received her maiden Dubai title final 12 months after defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in straight units, withdrew due to a again damage.
“This determination wasn’t straightforward, particularly given my fond recollections and anticipation to compete once more. Nevertheless, my again damage requires additional therapeutic time. However I’m dedicated to returning stronger subsequent 12 months,” the 28-year-old Czech participant stated.
