Injured Berdych to miss Wimbledon

Czech Tomas Berdych announced on Sunday that persistent back pain has forced him to drop out of Wimbledon, which starts on July 2.

"I am disappointed to inform you that I was forced to pull out of Wimbledon," the world number 19 tweeted.

"I have been struggling with back pain for a couple of month now and have tried every possible treatment and medical solution."
"I was very much looking forward to the Wimbledon Championship where I have amazing memories."