World · Singapore Bureau
De Minaur to undergo scans after Beijing withdrawal
World number nine Alex de Minaur will travel to Shanghai for medical imaging following an adductor injury that forced his retirement from the China Open final in Beijing. The Australian withdrew from the match on Tuesday.
LSN Singapore ·
De Minaur's participation in the upcoming Shanghai Masters has been thrown into doubt after the 25-year-old was forced to pull out of the China Open championship match in the Chinese capital.
The Australian star sustained an adductor injury during his final appearance at the Beijing tournament, leading to his withdrawal from the contest. He subsequently announced plans to travel to Shanghai for diagnostic scans to assess the extent of the damage.
The injury comes at a critical juncture in the tennis calendar, with several high-profile tournaments scheduled across Asia in coming weeks. De Minaur's ranking of ninth in the world makes his participation in major events a significant consideration for tournament organisers and fellow competitors.
Details regarding the severity of the injury and potential recovery timeline remain unclear pending the results of his medical evaluation in Shanghai. The player has not yet confirmed whether he will compete in the Shanghai Masters or other scheduled tournaments.