Wozniacki sure of fighting her way into Australian Open
World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is optimistic of her chances of participating in the year's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, after suffering a wrist injury after her three-set loss at the Sydney International here.
World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is optimistic of her chances of participating in the year's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, after suffering a wrist injury after her three-set loss at the Sydney International here.
The Dane lost 3-6,7-5,6-2 to seventh seed Agnieszka Radwanska and immediately complained of pain to her left wrist.
"I hope it's not serious. You know, I could feel it, especially in the third set. But I'm going to go get it checked out. I should be completely fine for the Australian Open," Wozniacki was quoted as saying by The Australian.
MRI scans here Thursday revealed that the 21-year-old had a inflammation on the joint but no structural damage. Wozniacki will be travelling to Melbourne to go see a specialist and will undergo further scans.
A string of injuries to top women players has put the Australian Open under a cloud this year. Defending champion Kim Clijsters pulled out of her semi-final tie midway against Daniela Hantuchova after suffering an injury to her left hip at the Brisbane International, while 5-time winner here, Serena Williams too jarred her left ankle in her second-round win in Brisbane.