Nalbandian in doubt for Australian Open

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Nalbandian in doubt for Australian Open

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian is in doubt for this month's Australian Open after injury forced him out of the Australian hardcourt championships.

The Argentine was seeded number one for the hardcourt championship in Adelaide but pulled out because of a chronic wrist problem that has plagued him for three months.

The world number eight told tournament organisers he was planning to fly to Spain to see his physiotherapist in the hope of making it back for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on January 19.

Nalbandian's withdrawal paved the way for South African Wayne Ferreira to take over the top seeding in Adelaide with American Vince Spadea promoted to second.

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO David must play!!!!!!!!!!

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here is some more AO news

Kafelnikov Withdraws From Australian Open


Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov has withdrawn from the Australian Open, which begins January 19.

The 29-year-old has an illustrious history in Melbourne. In 1999, he won the title, defeating Thomas Enqvist in a four-set final. A year later, he reached the final again, but fell to Andre Agassi. He also reached the quarterfinals three times, in 1995, 1996 and 2001.

Kafelnikov, who has been considering retirement, reached the World No. 1 ranking in May 1999. He ended 2003 No. 40 in the ATP Champions Race.

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Yes he must play!! :S

[Hantuchova Fan]

ugh that's my line

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I'm sure Nalbandian will be fine considering he just beat Roddick.