Back injury forces Tomic out of Miami Open

Bernard Tomic’s troubles have continued with the Australian withdrawing from the Miami Open with a back injury.

Without a win since the Australian Open, Tomic had been scheduled to play his first-round match at tennis’ so-called “fifth major” on Friday (AEDT).

Instead Tomic pulled out, with lucky loser Mikhail Youzhny taking his place in the draw.

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