2023 Wimbledon winner Markéta Vondroušová on Sunday announced her withdrawal from the 2026 Australian Open due to a shoulder injury.
Vondrousova, who won her lone Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2023, has struggled for form since a quarterfinal run at the U.S. Open last year, making several first-round exits.
Upon withdrawing, Vondroušová released a statement explaining her decision to withdraw from the tournament.
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“I’m really sorry that I had to withdraw from the Australian Open due to ongoing shoulder issues,” she said.
“After everything I’ve been dealing with, I need to prioritize my health, even though this decision wasn’t easy. Thank you all for your understanding and support.”
Vondroušová has never made it past the fourth round of the Australian Open, but currently ranked 34th in the world, looked set for a strong start to the year after missing the tournament last year.
