Kvitova pulls out of Qatar Open with injury
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Wimbledon Open champion Petra Kvitova has pulled out of the Qatar Ladies Open because of an unspecified injury.
The second-ranked Czech will miss the tournament that starts Monday.
Tournament organizers say they have no information on Kvitova's injury.
Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka is the top-seeded player. The field includes defending champion Vera Zvonareva, 2011 finalist Caroline Wozniacki and U.S. Open winner Sam Stosur.
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