French Open - Ancic pulls out of Roland Garros

Eurosport - Fri, 22 May 12:22:00 2009

Croatia's Mario Ancic has pulled out of the French Open, citing lack of fitness as the reason for his withdrawal.

TENNIS 2009 ATP Croatia's Mario Ancic - 0

Ancic, the world number 38, has missed 16 of the past 28 months with mononucleosis and a shoulder problem and was beaten in the first round of the ATP event in Kitzbuhel on Tuesday.

In an interview with local newspaper Vecernji List he said: "I'm still not completely ready. My physical performances are still not at a good enough level, at least not for Roland Garros, where matches can stretch to five sets."

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  1. And so is Mario....

    From rc_allcock, on Sat 23 May 11:42AM

  2. Sorry guys(I've nicked many usernames,like­­ "jexbj")but I can't help it.I cannot­­ accept who I really am,I've been wondering a lot­­ about my sexuality and I find it difficult to­­ accept.Therefore I end up saying homophobic stuff,but­ I­ don't mean it.I hope I'll be coming out­ some­ day.There 's nothing personal,Rafa is a good­ guy,a­ great champion,and I must admit he's­­ handsome...Rc_al lcock

    From rc_allcock, on Sat 23 May 11:41AM

  3. I will miss not seeing him,such a lovely tight ars.e in­ his,white shorts; D
    Hihihihihiihihi
    Love Jess xxx

    From jexbj, on Fri 22 May 9:13PM

  4. shame for Ancic.. was a great player really ! And­ obviously had virus problems and consequences still,­ unlike some others..

    From Igor K, on Fri 22 May 12:01PM

  5. Mario, please come back soon... We miss you. Well, I­ miss you. Hope you'll get fit again. At least for­ Wimby! That I'd love to see.

    From SmartGirl, on Fri 22 May 10:16AM

  6. Gael Monfils and John Isner have also pulled out

    From borisncfc100, on Fri 22 May 10:02AM

  7. I am so sorry about Super Mario. Better luck in­ W....which is a better surface for him

    From siskra83, on Fri 22 May 8:23AM

  8. they will have to find someone else to also lose in the­ first round

    From webbski, on Fri 22 May 1:34AM

  9. sad really sad news :(

    From modric10, on Fri 22 May 1:30AM

  10. He will be back in no time ^_^ I am waitting for you­ \^_^/
    take your time, Mario!!!

    From mickyee8773, on Thu 21 May 10:21PM

  11. Lady luck has turned her back on a very good player,­ who can play on all surfaces. Ancic will be back in the­ top 15 IMO. I'm such an under-achiever that I think­ top 15 in the world is pretty good, actually. Cheers

    From rhymes450, on Thu 21 May 10:06PM
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    a quitter never wins

    From Ray V, on Thu 21 May 8:34PM
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