Kim Clijsters Withdraws From BNP Paribas Open

Written by: Staff on 14th February 2012

Kim Clijsters Withdraws From BNP Paribas Open

Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in their quarter final match at the Rod Laver Arena, at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 24 January 2012. EPA/DAVID CROSLING |

Kim Clijsters has withdrawn from the 2012 BNP Paribas Open (March 5-18) due to a left ankle injury. Below is a statement from her:

“I’m very disappointed that my ankle injury is preventing me from playing the BNP Paribas Open this year. Indian Wells has been a very special tournament for me, winning in 2003 and again in 2005 when I returned from injury. I have great memories of Indian Wells and have always enjoyed the fan support there. I wish the tournament a great success this year.”

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