• French Open

Baltacha doubtful for French Open debut

ESPN staff
May 19, 2010
Elena Baltacha reached a career-high 59 last month © Getty Images
Enlarge

British No. 1 Elena Baltacha is a doubt for next week's French Open after withdrawing from the Strasbourg International with a back injury.

Baltacha, seeded eighth in France, was leading Anastasia Rodionova 2-1 in their second-round match when she was forced to retire.

It will be a blow to the Scot, who has risen in the world rankings after an impressive start to the season. She is due to make her French Open debut after qualifying for the main draw at Roland Garros for the first time.

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices