Last Updated: Monday, 11 October, 2004, 20:17 GMT 21:17 UK
Novak withdraws from Vienna event
Jiri Novak has pulled out of the BA-CA Trophy with a rib injury.
The 29-year-old Czech player was a surprise winner of the Japan Open at the wee
kend and said he had been in discomfort during the final in Tokyo.
"I felt a little pain in my lower stomach area," said Novak, whose win propelle
d him 10 places in the world rankings to 18th.
The top two seeds at this week's Vienna event are David Nalbandian and double O
lympic champion Nicolas Massu.
Sixth seed Guillermo Canas beat Austian wild card Julian Knowle 6-2 6-4 on the
opening day of the tournament.
Also safely into round two is eighth seed Feliciano Lopez of Spain, who saw off
Argentine Agustin Calleri 1-6 7-5 6-3.
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