Why Did Azarenka Withdraw From Madrid Open?

By Robert Palmer

Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka has been forced to withdraw from the Madrid Open due to a back injury.

What Happened

Azarenka, who is a two-time Australian Open winner, was scheduled to play her opening match against American Jessica Pegula on Sunday. However, she withdrew from the tournament just hours before the match was supposed to take place.

Reason for Withdrawal

It has now been confirmed that Azarenka’s withdrawal was due to a back injury that she sustained during her training sessions leading up to the tournament. The injury has been causing her discomfort and pain, making it challenging for her to compete at the highest level.

Azarenka’s decision to withdraw from the Madrid Open is understandable as she does not want to exacerbate her injury and risk missing out on other important tournaments in the future.

Azarenka’s Recent Form

Azarenka has had an impressive start to the 2021 season. She reached the final of the Phillip Island Trophy in Melbourne earlier this year, losing only to world number one Ashleigh Barty.

She then went on to reach the quarterfinals of both the Miami Open and Stuttgart Open, showcasing some excellent tennis along the way.

What’s Next?

It remains unclear when Azarenka will return to action, but it is expected that she will take some time off from competition in order to fully recover from her injury.

In a statement released after her withdrawal from Madrid Open, Azarenka said: “I’m disappointed that I cannot compete in Madrid this year. I look forward to returning as soon as possible.”

Conclusion

Victoria Azarenka is undoubtedly one of the most talented players on tour and it’s unfortunate that her back injury has forced her out of yet another tournament. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back on the court soon.