Two time grand slam champion Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from Roland Garros due to an ankle injury.
The 11th seed announced the withdrawal on Tuesday afternoon after injuring her ankle while performing press commitments after her match on Sunday.
An MRI scan was held shortly afterwards and Kvitova has now taken the decision to withdraw from Roland Garros.
In the statement on Twitter Kvitova said, “It is with great disappointment that I announce my withdrawal from Roland Garros,” Kvitova explained.
“During my post-match press requirements on Sunday I fell and hurt my ankle. Unfortunately after an MRI scan and much discussion with my team, I have made the tough decision that it would be unwise to play on it.
“It’s incredibly bad luck but I will do my best to recover in time for the grass court season.”
The injury comes as a blow to Kvitova as she did so well to save match point against Greet Minnen in her first match and advance to the second round.
To go through that effort and then injury your ankle during press commitments will be tough to take as she looks to be ready for her favourite time of the season of the grass courts.
Kvitova will hope to be back for the WTA premier event in Berlin which starts on the 14th June.
As for what it means for Roland Garros, Elena Vesnina gets a walkover into the third round where she will play 21st seed Elena Rybakina or Nao Hibino.
