Boris Becker’s back problems force withdrawal from Stanford Championships in Dallas

by PegNews wire

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At his older age, Becker has lost the ability to hover, and as you know, using your own legs can be difficult on the back.

InsideOut Sports & Entertainment today announced that Boris Becker has withdrawn from competing in The Stanford Championships this week at Southern Methodist University due to a back injury. Becker, scheduled to make his debut on the Outback Champions Series circuit, will be replaced in the field by former U.S. Davis Cup player Justin Gimelstob.

"I am disappointed that I will be unable to play in Dallas due to a back injury,” said Becker. “I went to my doctor in Munich for treatment on Monday and it was fine but the long flight to the States Tuesday made it worse and after trying to hit for 30 minutes today it was clear that I would be unable to play tomorrow night. I am sorry I won't be able to play this week as I was looking forward to playing the Stanford Championships in Dallas very much but I hope to play in an Outback Champions Series tournament soon."

Two-time French and Australian Open champion Jim Courier headlines the field of players in Dallas along with 1992 Olympic silver medalist and defending champion Wayne Ferreira and 1999 US Open finalist Todd Martin. Anna Kournikova, the former top 10 star of the WTA Tour, will also be in Dallas competing in special mixed doubles exhibition matches during the day and night sessions on Saturday, Oct. 25. Play begins tonight and runs through Sunday, October 26. Becker was scheduled to play his first match against Ferreira on Thursday evening.

Source: InsideOut Sports & Entertainment