Former world No. 4 Caroline Garcia will not participate in the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid due to ongoing back issues. This withdrawal follows her recent pull-out from the Rouen competition earlier this week.
Garcia stated that further examinations of her back have confirmed the necessity to skip Madrid. She requires time for treatment and recovery. While aiming to be ready for Rome, her primary objective is to be fully fit and strong for Roland Garros.
She expressed the difficulty in accepting this setback, especially after returning from a break with renewed happiness, clarity, and motivation. Despite lacking immediate results, she maintained belief in her path. This setback is painful, but she intends to use it as fuel to come back stronger.
Garcia emphasized the importance of focusing on controllable aspects, staying goal-oriented, and finding value in the journey even during tough times. Paris remains her dream, and she is determined to fight for it, as she shared in a tweet.
Marcus Prine