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World No.10 and reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has pulled out of this month's Australian Open with a back injury.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a back injury.

The Czech world No.10 first sustained the injury during last year's Asian swing and seemed hindered at the season-ending WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia in November.

"I wanted to share a quick update regarding my withdrawal from the Australian Open," Krejcikova posted on X.

"Unfortunately, my back injury, which troubled me at the end of last season, is still not fully healed.

"It's disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarter-finals last year ... I'm working hard to get back to full health.

"I can't wait to see you on the court soon."

Krejcikova is a two-time Australian Open quarter-finalist and dual grand slam champion, having won the French Open in 2021 before adding the Wimbledon trophy in July.