Beijing 2008 - Mauresmo out of Olympics

Eurosport - Thu, 03 Jul 12:13:00 2008

Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo said she will not play in the Beijing Olympics to concentrate on preparing for the US Open.

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"As I was not picked to play singles and because I need to preserve myself from physical problems, I have decided not to take part in the Olympics to concentrate on getting ready for the US Open," the Frenchwoman said on her website.

Mauresmo was picked only to play doubles in the August 8-24 Games but could have been selected to play singles as well in the likely event of the withdrawal of Mary Pierce, who has not played for nearly two years because of a knee injury.

The 28-year-old twice grand slam winner lost to Serena Williams in the third round at Wimbledon last week after struggling with a knee injury in the build up to the tournament.

The US Open begins on August 25.

Reuters

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  1. MY SWEET MAURESMO I REALLY WISH U ALL THE BEST AND PRAY TO SEE U BECOME THE WORLD NO 1 AGAIN.

    I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH.

    IFY FROM NIGERIA

    From visatravels, on Wed 16 Jul 5:27PM
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