Dinara Withdraws From Doha
In the second match of the day at the Sony Ericsson Championships - Doha 2009 on Wednesday, Jelena Jankovic took on Dinara and recorded the win when the Russian retired with a low back injury at 1-1 in the first set.
Dinara then withdrew from the tournament, thus surrendering the year-end top ranking - to Serena Williams. Vera Zvonareva replaced Dinara in the White Group.
“I’ve had this pain in my back for about three months now. I was advised to take a break after the US Open but at Tokyo and Beijing, it didn’t bother me that much,” Dinara said. “Then my body just gave up. I did everything possible to play here. I just couldn’t handle the pain anymore.”
Dinara said she will not be able to play for at least six weeks and could miss the Australian Open.
Dinara. Please take care of yourself. It is really awful and worrying to know that you are injured. But never lose hope. Believe in yourself and have faith in God. He will always be there for you. Hoping for your quick recovery and hope to see you healthy. God bless you and Take care.
Comment by eliene — October 29, 2009 @ 5:57 am
Hi Dinara !
I am so sad for you. I’m sure that we’ll see you in 2010 in good health and you will go no.1. Congratulation for season 2009. Take care very well. Please give us the news of your health as soon as possible on your web site. I hope that you recover 100% shortly. I love tennis and I love see you on the court. thank you for all. Take care.
Louise
Comment by loui3903 — October 29, 2009 @ 8:03 am
sweetie,
First don’t worry rest there is always tomorrow, enjoy the holidays,
i’ve been a tennis fan for years and have followed Marats matches
for some time [I'm in st peterburg now], i’ve seen these problems before,
you’ll be fine.
We know your really number one, and I’m sorry even the russain press
at times have given you a hard time, but it will be so much easier for
you on your return, caming back at number 2, there will be so much less pressure on you and you’ll again do great things….
but may i suggest that you look at your service action abit, look at marats classic service, your a big girl you could have the power he seems to have,
i’m only suggesting, just think about it…all the best
can i also suggest that we be given easier passwords,mines a nightmare!!!
Comment by zara — October 29, 2009 @ 4:54 pm
Hi Dinara
So sorry to hear about your back, I hope you recover quickly, have plenty of rest and look after yourself, your health is most important.
I hope you are well enough for the Australian Open but please put your health first, there will be plenty of other tournaments to play when you are fully recovered. In the meantime have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you
and your family and your coach and family.
Best Wishes
Diane Hickman and Family
Comment by Diane Hickman — October 29, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
hola dinara, debes recuperarte y no pensar màs en lo que ha pasado… tomate tu tiempo que nosotros, tus fans, te sabremos esperar… ànimo y siempre apara adelante mujer….
Comment by monikitax — October 30, 2009 @ 4:31 pm
hi dinara i am very sad about u. i hope u will come back soon . have plenty rest and take care of ur self. do not loss hope there are many ups and down in life and that is life. best of luck.
Comment by asifusman — October 31, 2009 @ 9:55 am
i feel so sad that dina withdrew from doha..and i wanted to bring her back to the number 1 slot!
get well soon.
i love ur game.
im one of ur fans here in the philippines.
luv yeah.
Comment by josalyn diocares — November 3, 2009 @ 8:27 am