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Linda Noskova Withdraws from Wuhan Open Due to Calf Injury

Linda Noskova withdraws from Wuhan Open with a left calf injury, handing ninth seed Belinda Bencic a bye into the second round.

Sentinel Digital Desk

New Delhi: Wimbledon champion and world No. 6 Linda Noskova has announced her withdrawing from the Wuhan Open, citing a left calf injury.  Since Noskova withdrew before the release of the first order of play, No. 9 seed Belinda Bencic — the next available seeded player to receive a bye — takes Noskova’s spot on Line 48 of the draw and will have a bye into the second round. IANS

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