Barbora Krejcikova had a mixed 2024 season, winning only 56% of her matches despite adding the Wimbledon singles title to her resume.
Krejcikova was already a Grand Slam singles champion, thanks to winning the French Open back in 2021 and has a total of 10 doubles majors.
However, last year the Czech struggled for form and fitness before Krejcikova surprised the world at Wimbledon and won the title as the 31st seed.
This victory enabled the world no.10 to qualify for the singles tournament at the WTA Finals for the second time in her career, with Krejcikova pushing Iga Swiatek in a tight battle before advancing to the semi-finals.
At the season-ending tournament in November, Krejcikova suggested her previous back injury was feeling better, but it seems to have returned after the latest announcement.
Barbora Krejcikova withdraws from Australian Open due to back injury
Krejcikova has taken to social media to confirm that she will not be able to play the first major of 2025 due to a recurring back injury.
“Hi everyone, I wanted to share a quick update regarding my withdrawal from the Australian Open,” said Krejcikova. “Unfortunately, my back injury, which troubled me at the end of last season, is still not fully healed.
“It’s really disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarterfinals last year. Thanks to all of you for your support. I’m working hard to get back to full health, and I can’t wait to see you on the court soon!”
Krejcikova had already caused concerns after withdrawing from the upcoming Adelaide International and has now confirmed that she will miss the entirety of the Australian swing.
The 12-time major winner matched her best result at the Australian Open last year by reaching the quarter-finals but has now been replaced by alternate Rebecca Marino.
