Madison Keys, the 2017 US Open runner-up, and Borna Coric withdrew from Wimbledon on Saturday because of injuries. The tournament begins on Monday. (More Tennis News)
Wimbledon 2022: Madison Keys, Borna Coric Withdraw From SW19 Due To Injuries
Madison Keys cited hurt in abdominal muscle as a reason to pull out of Wimbledon 2022 which starts on Monday. She has been replaced by Coco Vandeweghe.
Madison Keys is a 2017 US Open runner-up.
Madison Keys is a 2017 US Open runner-up.
Keys, an American who was seeded 19th at the All England Club, pulled out because of a hurt abdominal muscle.
“This isn’t what I was hoping to say a few days before @Wimbledon, but unfortunately I have to withdraw due to an abdominal injury,” Keys tweeted. ?
“I’m so disappointed, but my health comes first and my body needs time to get back to 100%,” it added.
She was replaced in the field by Coco Vandeweghe, twice a quarterfinalist at Wimbledon and twice a semifinalist at other Grand Slam tournaments, who lost in qualifying this week.
Vandeweghe’s first-round opponent will be No. 17 seed Elena Rybakina.
Coric is a Croatian who got into the field thanks to a protected ranking because he has been injured. He cited a shoulder problem for his withdrawal.
He was drawn to face No. 12 seed Diego Schwartzman and that spot will be filled by an as-yet-unannounced player who lost in qualifying.
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