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Pliskova Withdraws from 2025; Clijsters Faces Surgery Setback

10/12/2025

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Karolina Pliskova will not compete in 2025 after an ankle injury from the 2024 US Open.
She has played only two tournaments since returning, stating that she needs more recovery time.
Kim Clijsters, a former world No. 1, ruptured an Achilles tendon during her match at the Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.
Clijsters, who retired at 23, had returned to the sport but faced another setback.

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Karolina Pliskova will not compete in 2025 after an ankle injury from the 2024 US Open.
She has played only two tournaments since returning, stating that she needs more recovery time.
Kim Clijsters, a former world No. 1, ruptured an Achilles tendon during her match at the Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.
Clijsters, who retired at 23, had returned to the sport but faced another setback.