Doha, Qatar (Sports Network) - Australian Open runner-up Li Na decided
to pull out of next week's Qatar Open, citing an ankle injury she suffered in
the final in Melbourne last month.
The 30-year-old world No. 5 Li is a two-time Aussie Open finalist and captured
a French Open title in 2011.
American Venus Williams withdrew from the Qatar tournament earlier this week,
citing a back injury.
The Doha field, however, still features nine of the top-10 players in the
WTA rankings.
The Sports Network