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Defending champion Ash Barty withdraws from French Open – Wide World of Sports
‘Not a decision I have made lightly’
Defending champion Ash Barty has announced she won’t contest this year’s French Open in Paris.
The tournament, which gets underway later this month, was postponed from its original date in May.
“It has been a difficult decision to make but unfortunately I will not be competing in Europe this year,” Barty said in a statement.
“Last year’s French Open was the most special tournament of my career so this is not a decision I have made lightly.
“There are two reasons for my decision. The first is…
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