Safina backs out of Dubai tournament

Question

Dinara Safina has pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships due to ongoing back problems. Safina was forced to retire during the fourth round of the Australian Open after the injury that troubled the Russian late last year flared again.

Answer 1

Safina has told fans on her website to keep checking the site for updates on her recovery, but it looks like it might be a long road back for the former world No. 1.