From the ArcaMax Publishing, Sports Update Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/sports/s-372788-295340
PARIS (UPI) -- Former world No. 1 women's tennis player Amelie
Mauresmo of France will skip the Summer Olympics in Beijing, a Web
site reported Thursday.
The Earth Times said the 2006 women's singles champion at Wimbledon
announced the decision on her personal Web site.
"As I was not picked to play singles and because I need to prevent
further physical problems, I have decided not to take part in the
Olympics," the 28-year-old Mauresmo said. "I will concentrate on
preparing for the U.S. Open."
Her world singles ranking has dropped to No. 33, and physical ailments
have hampered her in the past several seasons.
The report said Mauresmo was chosen only to play doubles at the August
8-24 Games, making the trip not worth the trouble in her view.
Other high profile names not expected to play in Beijing are
compatriot Mary Pierce and American Andy Roddick.