07-Sep-09:
Grainger out of September Majors
Continuing foot injury problems have led US world number two
Natalie Grainger to withdraw from this month's
British Open in Manchester and the Women’s World Open in the
Dutch capital Amsterdam.
The US champion - a finalist in all seven WISPA events in
which has competed this year, and winner of four titles – is
suffering with plantar fasciitis and has been unable to
train in recent weeks.
 "I
am bitterly disappointed to have to pull out of both the
British and World Opens. Those two events mean so much to me
and to all players, and to be faced with the decision I've
made has made for some stressful weeks.
"I have been suffering with a foot injury that has not
cleared up and I am going to have to seek further medical
attention. I look forward to being back and competing as
soon as I can."
Australia's three-time
champion Rachael Grinham takes over as
British Open second
seed – behind Malaysian favourite Nicol David, the reigning
champion – Alison Waters moves up to third seed and England
team-mate Jenny Duncalf rises to fourth seed.
The draw for the
Women's World Open
will be made on site in Amsterdam on 20th September.
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