American James Blake has pulled out of next month's World Tennis Challenge in Adelaide for the second year in a row.
Blake was to partner American veteran John McEnroe on the Memorial Drive courts but says his pre-season training has been hampered by treatment on off-season injuries.
Organisers say they are confident of attracting a high-calibre replacement for the American, who has been ranked as high as number four in the world.
The tournament has been beset by late withdrawals in recent years.
Japanese youngster Kei Nishikori pulled out of this year's tournament because of illness.
The three-day competition begins on January 10.
Blake will also miss the Australian Open.
Tags: tennis, adelaide-5000, sa First posted December 29, 2011 16:49:02
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