Victoria Azarenka refuses from Rome tournament due to injury

The World No. 1 will not take part in the 1/8 final of the prestigious tournament with the prize fund exceeding 2 million dollars.

Let us remind you that Victoria Azarenka started in the 2nd round and defeated Shahar Pe'er 6:1, 6:2. However, the Belarusian has informed the organizers of the tournament that she will not continue taking part in the tournament due to a shoulder trauma, reports “Pressball”. It means that she will not play with Dominika Cibulková from Slovakia in the 3rd round.