Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Clijsters doubtful for French Open

BRUSSELS (AP) Kim Clijsters may miss next month's French Open after injuring her right ankle at her cousin's wedding.

A statement posted on the Belgian star's website Sunday said the injury would keep her out for at least four to six weeks.

"Since the French Open starts in literally six weeks, Kim's presence in Paris is very uncertain," the statement said.

The statement did not give details on how the injury occurred, but said that Clijsters — winner of the last two Grand Slam tournaments — had strained ligaments in her right ankle and tore an ankle joint capsule and tendon sheath.

"The consequences are serious," the statement said.


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