In a statement published on her Instagram account, the Russian said the pandemic has made it too complex for her to travel to the region. ': Here's how Black-caricature GIFs can reinforce racism, as 'digital blackface'North Korea's leader is tapping his own private food reserve to feed the country, and it could be a worrying signLoud At Night? NEW YORK: Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova withdrew from this year’s tournament on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) citing concerns over the Covid-19 outbreak. The 2014 Nurnberg broke for the second time to open up a 5-1 lead.

We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 108 Wang Xiyu of China.Kuznetsova wrote: “I feel very sad, because I have been (waiting) for these tournaments so much, but the pandemic changes all plans.”The 35-year-old Russian, who also won the 2009 French Open, has been ranked as high as No. Svetlana Aleksandrovna Kuznetsova is a Russian professional tennis player. She reached the second round of Wimbledon for the first time since 2011. As a doubles player, Kuznetsova has reached the finals of each Grand Slam event at least once, winning the Australian Open twice. Kuznetsova wrote Monday on Instagram that she was pulling out of the U.S. Open and the tournament preceding it at the same 31 Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2019, and No. Krejikova broke back in the fifth game for 2-3. She has appeared in four Grand Slam singles finals, winning two, and has also appeared in seven doubles finals, winning twice. The Czech player won 12 of the next 14 points to race out to a 5-2 lead and held her next two service games to close out the first set 6-3. Zidansek forced a tie-break with two holds of serve and cruised through to a 7-2 win, as Bouchard made a double fault and a groundstroke error. Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova, winner of the US Open in 2004, announced her withdrawal from the Grand Slam tournament, citing concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. She fended off a break point, as she was serving for the win. Citing the restrictions placed on players with how many members of their team they are allowed to bring with them.It will be only the second time Kuznetsova has missed the US Open since making her main draw debut back in 2002.

Get the latest news on Svetlana Kuznetsova including her participation in Grand Slams, stats, … FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2019, file photo, Svetlana Kuznetsova, of Russia, returns to Madison Keys, of the United States, in the women's final match during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio. Including top 10 players Ash Barty (No.1), Elina Svitoliva (No.5) and Kiki Bertens (No.7). Svetlana Kuznetsova, the 2004 U.S. Open champion, added her name to the growing group of players withdrawing from the Grand Slam tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic. Halep earned two more set points on Krejikova’s serve with two winners at 6-5 and converted her sixth set point as Krejikova hit he backhand long. Krejikova earned an early break in the third set and had a double break point for a 3-0 lead. She is an all-round player.Kuznetsova extended her long standing endorsement agreements with the sport brand (W) Won; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (A) absent; (P) postponed; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (F-S) silver or (SF-B) bronze Olympic medal; a (NMS) downgraded Masters Series/1000 tournament; (NH) not held. Progressing onto the senior circuit, she is yet to get the breakthrough she wants with her best result being a run to the fourth round last year despite being the top seed.Barty will not have a chance of winning the grass-court major this year after it was cancelled for the first time since the Second World War due to COVID-19. The Czech is a two-time doubles semi-finalist at the US Open with her best run in the singles being to the third round.Following the latest developments, nine players out of the current top 40 on the women’s Tour have officially pulled out of the US Open. Meanwhile, Simona Halep is yet to reach a decision. //php if ( class_exists( 'WooCommerce' ) ) { ?>