Injury forces Dokic out of Hobart

9 January 2009, by Hobart International Tennis

Jelena Dokic has withdrawn from the Moorilla Hobart International.

Tournament director Michael Roberts says Dokic – who was due to play her first qualifying match today – has withdrawn with an achilles injury.

Dokic was looking to continue her preparations for this year’s Australian Open after being granted a wildcard into qualifying for the Moorilla Hobart International.