By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Monday, June 26, 2023
Ajla Tomljanovic introduced her withdrawal from Wimbledon as she continues coping with an ongoing knee concern.
The 30-year-old Australian, who reached the quarterfinals eventually 12 months’s Wimbledon, made the announcement on social media.
Till subsequent 12 months @Wimbledon 💚 pic.twitter.com/XVkyfB5Bgm
— Ajla Tomljanovic (@Ajlatom) June 26, 2023
“After experiencing many particular feelings and recollections in Wimbledon over the previous few years I had very excessive hopes of constructing my return there this 12 months,” Tomljanovic mentioned in a press release. “Sadly, my knee remains to be asking for only a bit extra time earlier than I can have full confidence in it in an effort to play at my greatest stage.
“Actually desperate to get again on the market however this 12 months Wimbledon got here a bit prior to I used to be prepared for. I do know will probably be well worth the wait and am already wanting ahead to subsequent 12 months.”
Wimbledon begins subsequent Monday, July third.
At the moment ranked World No. 59, Tomljanovic’s run to final 12 months’s Wimbledon quarterfinals is at present featured in the newest season of Netflix’s Break Level collection. Tomljanovic misplaced within the final eight to the eventual champion Elena Rybakina.
The Australian star has not competed in any respect in 2023 after having to withdraw from this 12 months’s Australian Open earlier within the 12 months. After knee surgical procedure, Tomljanovic went by means of restoration and hoped to make a comeback in time for the grass-court swing.
Tomljanovic is probably greatest recognized for defeating Serena Williams within the third spherical of final 12 months’s US Open which was Williams’ closing profession singles match.
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