World No.4 Karolina Pliskova will miss the 2022 Australian Open, as well as two tournaments preceding the Grand Slam, due to a right hand injury sustained while training.
“Unfortunately, I hurt my right hand in practice yesterday and I won’t be able to play in Adelaide, Sydney, and Australian Open this year,” the Australian Open shared the Czech WTA player’s message on Thursday. “I am sad not being able to start my season in Australia and I will miss my Australian fans very much.”
The Australian Open tweeted to Pliskova: “Wishing you a speedy recovery.