Srichapan steps out of singles due to inujury

Doha, Dec 08: Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan pulled out of the Asian Games singles event saying he wanted to rest his injured wrist for the Australian Open in January. "I have pulled out of the singles because the Australian Open is more important for me," the defending Asian Games champion said.

Paradorn was speaking after losing to Japan's Go Soeda 7-6, 0-6, 4-6 in the semi-finals of the men's team competition.

"I can't push myself too hard because of my wrist. I wasn't in fine shape. I was completely out of my game and he (Soeda) played well," the Thai star said on Wednesday.

Bureau Report