Nalbandian to miss hardcourt event
SYDNEY, Australia -- David Nalbandian has pulled out of the Australian hardcourt championships and could miss the Australian Open.
The Argentine world number eight, who had been top seed for the Adelaide event, is suffering from a chronic wrist problem that has plagued him for three months.
Nalbandian plans to fly to Madrid to see his physiotherapist in a bid to return in time for the Open, which starts on January 19.
South African Wayne Ferreira takes over as top seed in Adelaide, where play starts on Monday, with American Vince Spadea promoted to No. 2.
