Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of 2025 Australian Open

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from the 2025 Australian Open, starting January 25 in Melbourne, due to back injuries. The 29-year-old last played at the WTA Finals in November, where Qinwen Zheng defeated her in straight sets. Krejcikova, the 2021 French Open champion, said she has not yet recovered.