Tennis: Men’s Doubles World No.1 Farah Out Of Australian Open - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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January 14, 2020
Colombian,Robert Farah, ranked world number one in men’s doubles, has withdrawn from theAustralian Open for personal reasons.
Canada-bornFarah won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open doubles titles with long-time partner andfellow Colombian Juan Sebastian Cabal.
Thepair, who made the 2018 doubles final at Melbourne Park and were awarded theATP’s doubles team of the year in 2019, had already pulled out of this week’sAdelaide International warmup event.
ATennis Australia spokeswoman said Farah’s decision to pull out was not injuryrelated. She added Cabal was expected to remain in Melbourne and play in thedoubles with another partner.
TheAustralian Open starts on Monday.