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Federer pulls out of Qatar Open with back injury

Roger Federer

Defending champion Roger Federer pulled out of his semifinal match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Qatar Open because of a back injury on Friday. However, the 16-time Grand Slam champion says he expects to be ready for the Australian Open, which starts Jan. 16. In a news conference 30 minutes before his match, Federer said his back had not improved since beating Andreas Seppi in three sets on Thursday.

 

Nadal to rest sore shoulder after Australian Open

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal says he plans to take several weeks off after the Australian Open to recover from a nagging shoulder injury.

 

Nadal coy on injury after defeat

Nadal coy on injury after defeat

World number one Rafael Nadal refuses to shed light on his injury after crashing out of the Australian Open in straight sets to David Ferrer.

 

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