Why two local hopes could MISS the Australian Open - 'dealing with a issue that needs some more time'
Local hopes Thanasi Kokkinakis and Ajla Tomljanovic are racing the clock to be fit for the Australian Open after withdrawing from key lead-in tournaments this week. Former Wimbledon and US Open quarter-finalist Tomljanovic decided to pull out of the Brisbane International and Hobart International as she continues to battle the left knee injury she suffered playing for Australia at the Billie Jean King Cup in December. Local hopes Thanasi Kokkinakis and Ajla Tomljanovic are racing the clock to be fit for the Australian Open after withdrawing from key lead-in tournaments this week Former Wimbledon and US Open quarter-finalist Tomljanovic decided to pull out of the Brisbane International and Hobart International as she battles a knee injury Tomljanovic, 31, could arrive at Melbourne Park next month with no competitive tennis under her belt since her injury. Tomljanovic holds a current world ranking of 109 but was granted a main draw wildcard by tournament organisers alongside compatriots Daria Saville, Emerson Jones, Talia Gibson and Maya Joint.
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