28-year-old Marion Bartoli has withdrawn from the Aegon International 2013, an WTA Premier event, currently underway in Eastbourne, Great Britain, due to viral illness.
Bartoli, who defeated Italian Flavia Pennetta, 6-3, 6-2 in the first round, gave walkover to second seed Li Na of China in the second round.
“I’m really disappointed to have to withdraw, since it’s so nice here and I have always done well at this tournament," she said in a statement.
She added, “I have a virus and a fever and am really feeling terrible. I started feeling this way on Monday but it has gotten worse.
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“I’m hoping to be back on the court after a few days of rest to get ready for Wimbledon,” concluded Marion Bartoli, who has got the 15th seed for the Wimbledon Championship 2013.
[Tennis World]
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