LONDON (AP)—Two-time Grand Slam champion Mary Pierce withdrew Monday from the Beijing Olympics because of an injury, and will be replaced by Amelie Mauresmo.
The 33-year-old Pierce, who hasn't played since knee surgery in 2006, was a surprise selection by France over Mauresmo in singles.
Mauresmo had earlier announced she would skip the Olympics doubles competition to focus on the U.S. Open.
Robin Haase and Michaella Krajicek of the Netherlands also withdrew because of injuries, and will be replaced by Jurgen Melzer of Austria and Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine.
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