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Hanson a Ryder Cup doubt after Vivendi withdrawal

ESPN staff
September 23, 2010
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There are doubts over Peter Hanson's fitness ahead of the Ryder Cup after the Swedish player was forced to withdraw from the Vivendi Cup with a chest infection.

The pullout - which is reported to be precautionary - comes with just one week remaining before the European and American teams commence battle at Celtic Manor.

"I was feeling okay up until yesterday," Hanson said on Wednesday. "I got a bit of a chest infection, a bit of a cold. [I] don't want to be sick next week, so I'll try to treat that and see the doctor and hopefully I'll be ready to play tomorrow morning."

The 32-year-old is understood to be confident about his chances of competing at the Ryder Cup, having sealed an automatic qualification place with a triumph at the Czech Open.

It is another blow to the European team ahead of the tournament, with concerns remaining over Lee Westwood's fitness - the world No. 3 has not played a competitive round since the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at the start of August.

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