Doha 2009: Dinara Safina retires with injury against Jelena Jankovic at WTA Championships

Dinara Safina was forced to retire due to a low back injury against Jelena Jankovic in her first round-robin match at the WTA Sony Ericsson Tennis Championships.

Safina was serving at 1-1 in the first set when she stopped play, walked over to her chair and covered her face with a towel and told the chair umpire she could not continue.

“It’s really unfortunate. Dinara said she had hurt her lower back,” said Jankovic after the 13-minute match.

“I wished her well for her recovery. We all have problems with our bodies at this time of the year.”

Safina could lose her No. 1 ranking to Serena Williams if she pulls out of the tournament.

Earlier today Caroline Wozniacki defeated Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-4 7-5.

Source BBC
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