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Open boss reveals Blake withdrawal

James Blake
12 April 2012

James Blake looks set to miss the Australian Open after tournament director Craig Tiley posted the news on Twitter.

It is not yet clear whether the American player, currently ranked 59th in the world, is injured. Blake opted out of last year's tournament as he battled for form and fitness.

Tiley wrote on the social networking site: "Just got word that James Blake has withdrawn from the AO [Australian Open] and Brisbane. Sorry to hear this and we wish James all the best."

The Brisbane International begins on January 2, with the Australian Open running from January 16-30.

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