Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Wimbledon runner-up and two-time Indianapolis tennis champion Andy Roddick withdrew from the upcoming tournament due to a right hip flexor injury.
Roddick, who lost to Roger Federer in an epic five-set final at Wimbledon earlier this month, also missed the U.S. Davis Cup match against Croatia because of the injury.
"We are obviously very disappointed that Andy will not be able to return to Indianapolis, but we support his decision 100 percent to put his health first," said Indianapolis Tennis Championships Tournament Director Kevin Martin. "We know that some fans have planned their vacations and a night out with friends around Andy's Tuesday night play and potential to earn his third title on finals weekend, so we can only imagine how disappointed they are."
Roddick won the Indy title in 2003 and '04. He has one title this season, capturing a tournament in Memphis.