Russian world no. 3 Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the US Open because of a right shoulder injury, tournament organizers have announced.
On the eve of the draw for the year’s final Grand Slam event that begins on Monday on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts, US Open tournament director David Brewer announced the withdrawal.
“Maria has informed us that she will be unable to compete at the US Open this year due to a right shoulder bursitis and has withdrawn from the tournament,” he said on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, American Mardy Fish also announced on Wednesday that he has withdrawn from the event because of a health problem.
Fish, once ranked as seventh in the world, has been fighting to make a comeback after heart issues over the past two seasons, but will now have missed all four Grand Slam events this year.