Mauresmo pulls out of Beijing Games

PARIS (Reuters) - Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday she would not play in the Beijing Olympics next month to concentrate on preparing for the U.S. Open.
"As I was not picked to play singles and because I need to preserve myself from physical problems, I have decided not to take part in the Olympics to concentrate on getting ready for the US Open," the Frenchwoman said on her Web site

Mauresmo was picked only to play doubles in the August 8-24 Games but could have been selected to play singles as well in the likely event of the withdrawal of Mary Pierce, who has not played for nearly two years because of a knee injury.

The 28-year-old twice grand slam winner lost to Serena Williams in the third round at Wimbledon last week after struggling with a knee injury in the built up to the tournament. The U.S. Open begins on August 25

Amelie In Olympic Book

Pictures From Wimbledon +(New Outfit)

Graceful Exit from Wimbledon

Amelie made a 3rd round exit from Wimbledon today losing to Serena Williams 7-6(5),6-1 in the first set Amelie was down 3-0 early on but mounted a comeback attack to get it to 3 all and going on to force a tie break almost winning it . Amelie quickly went down 3-0 in the 2nd set before calling the trainer on court to tend to her Thigh injury Amelie's Movement came to a halt and the match soon ended .With the crowd giving Amelie a huge Applause while leaving court . By far the 1st set was one of the best sets she has played in a very long time the Amazing shots the charging to the net gave us a look at the Mauresmo who won Wimbledon in 2006 lets hope she can improve from this match and get back into form .but first lets let that Leg heal up . ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO

2nd Round Win

Amelie won her second round match today at Wimbledon beating Virginia Ruano Pascual 4-6,6-1,6-1 Amelie did not have such a clean game with 8 DF and 40 Unforced Errors but she got through and it was very windy Amelie will next play Serena Williams in the third round Good Luck .ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO

1st Round Win !!!!

Amelie won her 1st round match vs Ashley Harkleroad today winning 6-4,6-3 in and Hour and nine minutes Amelie moved very well throughout the match and Served very well averaging a 68% serve throughout the match Amelie has NO DF throughout the entire match witch ended a little after 9pm barley beating the night sky . Good Luck in the 2nd round. ALLEZ AMELIE , GO MOMO

In the next round,Amelie will face Virginia Ruano Pascual,the Spaniard.

French picks for the Olympics : Pierce to play singles, Mauresmo to play doubles.

Singles :
Alizé Cornet
Tatiana Golovin
Virginie Razzano
Mary Pierce

Doubles :
Amélie Mauresmo & Tatiana Golovin
Virginie Razzano & Alizé Cornet


I will be honest I think this is Bull Amelie should be in singles and Mary should be playing doubles Amelie has brought home a medal for France . Mary has not played in forever . Amelie has been looking forward to this all year it just sucks that they would do that I mean show some respect Amelie has done so much for French Tennis .

- Amelie will play ! :

23/06/2008

The Frenchwoman practiced this afternoon at Wimbledon for the First time since her withdrawal at Eastbourne.

Amelie will play her match match tomorrow Monday as a 4Th match of the day.She'll try to play her match,without knowing if the pain won't be back.Amelie: " I underwent treatment and rest these past days.This match will be a challenge;I won't take any risks if I the injury is still present but playing this tournament means a lot to me every year,I want despite it all to give it my best !"

- Amelie waiting... :

18/06/2008

Following her withdrawal in the 2ND tour in Eastbourne against Sam Stosur,Amelie now knows more about her inju

Amelie just had an MRI done that revealed a 3cm groin tear in the quadriceps.Amelie: " I felt a sharp pain while serving,I asked the umpire to call the trainer out who felt the tear while giving me care while switching sides.I knew that I had something and the MRI confirmed it.Now I'll I have to do is wait;we'll take a decision withing the next 48 hours to know whether or not I play at Wimbledon.Needless to say I am immensely disappointed but I don't have the choice but to wait and let you know in a few days".

Mauresmo uncertain

Tennis - Wimbledon

Amélie Mauresmo, injured the left thigh Wednesday at Eastbourne, is uncertain for Wimbledon, said his press attaché Alexia Dechaume.

The French gave up after fifteen minutes of play against Australian Samantha Stosur after having felt great pain. Examinations revealed a tear of three centimetres. Mauresmo was given 48 hours to see if the pain decreased, but the trend was not optimistic, "said Dechaume. The Wimbledon tournament begins Monday.