NEW DELHI: American tennis player Jessica Pegula, currently ranked fifth in the world, has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open to prioritize her recovery from recent injuries. The 30-year-old had expressed uncertainty about her participation in the tournament earlier this month, following a disrupted claycourt season.
Pegula's last competitive appearance was in the Billie Jean King Cup in April, having missed the Middle East swing in February due to a neck problem.
In a post on Instagram, she stated, "Unfortunately pulling out of Roland Garros this year. 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%."
Despite her withdrawal from the French Open, Pegula remains optimistic about her future plans, adding, "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."
The specific nature of her latest injury was not disclosed, but it has also forced her to miss tournaments in Rome, Stuttgart, and Madrid this season.
Pegula, known for her consistency on the WTA Tour last year, claimed the Montreal title in the lead-up to the U.S. Open, where she reached the round of 16.
The first round of the French Open is set to commence on Sunday, with Pegula's absence leaving a void in the tournament's lineup.
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