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Ivanovic withdraws from tennis China Open
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-03 20:30

BEIJING: Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic has withdrawn from the tennis China Open due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection, said the China Open organizing committee here on Saturday.

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It might be the second time the Serbian disappointed Chinese fans, as she also withdrew from Beijing Olympic Games last year.

"I am so sorry that I have to make an end of this season by this way, to withdraw from the China Open," said Ivanovic, the 11th seed of the tournament. "It's a hard decision for me."

"My Asian trip has been quite disappointing. I was bothered by my health since I arrived Asia." She said. "I feel very sorry to those who were looking forward to see me in China Open. Coming to such a good court but couldn't play a match, it's also a pity for me."