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Ljubicic withdraws from Croatia Open before second-round match

Associated Press

Thursday, July 17, 2008

UMAG, Croatia -- Fifth-seeded Ivan Ljubicic withdrew from the second round of the Croatia Open on Thursday because of back pain, allowing Roko Karanusic to reach his first ATP quarterfinals. Karanusic will play Argentine Maximo Gonzales, who upset second-seeded Ivo Karlovic, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, to also reach the first ATP quarterfinals. Ljubicic sought medical help Wednesday because of back problems. "My condition is better now, but not enough for me to play," said Ljubicic, who ...

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