Injury Update Before Upcoming Match

Tellen. Unfortunately, we're here again, because you don't have very good news to

bring.

You were supposed to play Botlek today, but that's not happening. What

happened?

Yes, yesterday during training, my

my abdominal muscle

started acting up.

I stopped pretty quickly from the moment I felt it.

I actually felt pretty quickly that it wasn't

wasn't okay and didn't feel right. So yes, I stopped immediately.

I had it treated a lot last night, and a lot this morning.

But yes, it's far, far from sensible and far from

possible to go on court now.

So the question immediately is whether it's a tear or a strain?

But you don't have that information yet, then.

No, I don't have that information yet.

I've torn that same abdominal muscle before.

Last year during the French Open.

I don't think it's as bad now as it was back then.

At least, I hope so. It all feels somewhat better than it did

back then

So hopefully, it'll be okay.

Hopefully

I have enough time to get fit for New York.

What's the plan of action now?

I'm flying home tomorrow. Then I'll spend some time at home. What is it?

Seven or eight days, rehabilitating, recovering, seeing what

is possible. And then? Normally, I would head to New York early,

so a week in advance.

But now, we'll have to wait and see how the recovery progresses.

recovery is progressing.

Thanks very much.

You're welcome.