VENUS WILLIAMS WITHDRAWS FROM ROGERS CUP PRESENTED BY NATIONAL BANK
Toronto, ON (August 7, 2011) - Rogers Cup presented by National Bank announced today that Venus Williams has withdrawn from the tournament due to a viral illness.
“I was really excited to play Toronto,” said Williams. “I came here ready to go and was practicing. I wasn't feeling very well and had to see the doctor today. I was diagnosed with a viral illness and unfortunately am unable to play. I am extremely disappointed. I'm very sorry to the fans and tournament.”
As a result, qualifier Zhang Shuai will be replacing Williams's position in the draw. Zhang will play her first-round match on Tuesday, August 9 against Ana Ivanovic. The extra slot in the draw went to lucky loser, Lourdes Dominguez Lino.
“We are disappointed by Venus's illness but our Rogers Cup fans got to see her on site at Rexall Centre for our official draw and celebrity tennis events," said Tournament Director Karl Hale. “We wish Venus a speedy recovery and look forward to an exciting week of tennis at the Rogers Cup with WTA stars like Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters.”
Rogers Cup main draw singles matches begins on Monday, August 8 at 11:00 a.m., with the Top 20 of 20 WTA players participating.
For the singles draw, click here: http://www.rogerscup.com/women/pdf/draws/MDS_aug8.pdf
For the doubles draw, click here: http://www.rogerscup.com/women/pdf/draws/MDD_aug8.pdf
For Monday's Order of Play, click here: http://www.rogerscup.com/women/pdf/draws/OP_aug8.pdf
About Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank is a Tennis Canada owned and operated world-class tournament celebrating its 131st anniversary of the men’s event from August 5-14, 2011 at Uniprix Stadium in Montreal and its 119th anniversary of the women’s event from August 6-14, 2011 at Rexall Centre in Toronto. As an ATP Masters 1000 tournament, Premier WTA tournament and U.S. Open Series event, Rogers Cup presented by National Bank will showcase the world’s best players. Rogers Cup presented by National Bank is the third-oldest title in tennis, behind only Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. For more information and tickets visit www.rogerscup.com.
About Tennis Canada
Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport association responsible for leading the growth, promotion and showcasing of tennis in Canada. Tennis Canada owns and operates two of the premier events on the ATP and WTA Tours; Rogers Cup presented by National Bank men’s and women’s events that rotate annually between Rexall Centre in Toronto and Uniprix Stadium in Montreal. In addition, Tennis Canada owns and operates seven professional ITF sanctioned events and financially supports seven other professional tournaments in Canada. Tennis Canada operates national training centres at the Centre of Excellence in Toronto and at Uniprix Stadium in Montreal. Tennis Canada is a proud member of the International Tennis Federation, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the International Wheelchair Tennis Association, and serves to administer, sponsor and select the teams for Davis Cup, Fed Cup, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and all wheelchair, junior and senior national teams. Tennis Canada invests its surplus into tennis development.
For more information on Tennis Canada please visit its Web site at: www.LoveMeansNothing.ca.
WTA ALL-ACCESS HOUR FOR TOP 8 PLAYERS
Monday, August 8 – One hour media availability at 2:00 p.m.
Toronto, ON (August 7)– The WTA will host the All-Access Hour media availability at Rexall Centre on Monday, August 8 at 2:00 p.m. with the Top 8 women’s seeds at Rogers Cup presented by National Bank. The format includes round tables, as well as stand-up interviews for television outlets. For a complete list of players participating, please see below.
Proper Rogers Cup accreditation is required to access the grounds. To obtain your credentials please check in at the media accreditation booth in advance.
The first round also begins on Monday, August 8, with matches starting at 11:00 a.m. Visit rogerscup.com for the complete tournament schedule and order of play.
WHAT: All Access Hour with Top 8 WTA seeds
WHEN: Monday, August 8, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
WHO: No. 1 - Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)
No. 2 – Kim Clijsters (BEL)
No. 3 – Vera Zvonareva (RUS)
No. 4 – Victoria Azarenka (BEL)
No. 5 – Maria Sharapova (RUS)
No. 6 – Li Na (CHN)
No. 7 – Petra Kvitova (CZE)
No. 8 – Francesca Schiavone (ITA)
WHERE: Rexall Centre – Buick Performance Pavilion (Bistro area)
1 Shoreham Dr., Toronto, ON
(Cash parking)
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