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MONTREAL — Canadian Press Published on Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2008 9:30PM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 8:22PM EDT
Tatiana Golovin has pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup event in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced Wednesday.
Golovin, ranked 24th in the world, suffered a back injury at a tournament in Germany in May that has kept her off the court.
"I regret that I will not be able to take part in the Rogers Cup next week in Montreal.," said the 20-year-old Frenchwoman. My rehabilitation is progressing and I am still hoping to compete in the Olympics next month."
Meanwhile, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario had to cancel her plans to travel to Montreal for the Rogers Cup Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The two-time singles champion is suffering from acute gastroenteritis. She will remain in Barcelona, Spain, to receive treatment.
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