New York: Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza on Monday announced she will not play the upcoming US Open due to injury.
She confirmed the development on Instagram.
"Hi guys, a quick update. I just have some not so great news. I hurt my forearm/elbow while playing in Canada 2 weeks ago and obviously, didn't realize how bad it was until I got my scans yesterday and unfortunately I have infact torn a little bit of my tendon," she wrote ina statement issued on Instagram story section.
"I will be out for weeks and have pulled out of US Open. This isn't ideal and it's terrible timing and it will change some of my retirement plans but I will keep you posted," the Tennis star said.
Sania is a former World Number 1 doubles player.
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