The new world number one, Ana Ivanovic, withdrew from the tennis tournament on grass in Eastbourne, which will begin next week, due to a muscle injury, organisers said on Wednesday.

The 20-year serbia, who rose to the top of world rankings this week and won his first Grand Slam title on Saturday at the French Open, said he still was feeling the pull for his effort in Roland Garros.

I have a problem with my abductor
I am also mentally exhausted after the French Open, I'm not ready to compete so fast after winning my first Grand Slam. I took this decision with regret and hope I can finally play at Eastbourne next year

The French Marion Bartoli, who was Wimbledon runner last year and is located in the tenth position of the WTA ladder, now tops the list of players for the event from Eastbourne, which divides $ 600,000 in prizes and which will begin on Monday.