Barbora Krejcikova is an injury doubt ahead of her Wimbledon title defense after withdrawing from the Eastbourne Open due to a right thigh issue.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has suffered an injury scare after being forced to withdraw from the Eastbourne tournament on Thursday because of a thigh issue.The Czech player had reached the quarter-finals at Devonshire Park after saving match points in victories over British players Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage.

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova View Profile has withdrawn from the Lexus Eastbourne Open ahead of Friday's quarterfinals due to a right thigh injury. Qualifier Varvara Gracheva View Profile advances to the semifinals via walkover.