Bad Homburg
Svitolina facing pre-Wimbledon injury crisis
Elina Svitolina’s Wimbledon could be compromised after the two-time semi-finalist pulled from this week’s WTA German tuneup in Bad Homburg with a hip injury.
The unfortunate timing leaves the Ukrainian just four days to try and get fit for Monday’s start of the grass-court major.
Svitolina won a Tuesday match over Liudmila Samsonova but later withdrew from an upcoming quarter-final against China’s Xinyu Wang in the last eight.
“Unfortunately I will be pulling out of my quarter-final match in Bad Homburg,” Svitolina posted on social media on Wednesday.
“Last night was a hard-fought victory but it took a little bit more than expected out of my body. So therefore, I need a few more days to recover.
“I wish all the best to all the players who are still competing and a lot of success to the tournament, and hopefully to see you all next year.”
The world No. 8 is dealing with a problem in her right hip.