Kournikova in doubt for Wimbledon

Russian pin-up Anna Kournikova is a major doubt for Wimbledon after withdrawing from the DFS Classic grass-court tournament in Birmingham with a back injury.

The former Wimbledon semi-finalist has endured an injury-riddled season and speculation mounted over her appearance at the All England Club after she was spotted in tearful discussions with her coach Harold Solomon after a practice session at Edgbaston Priory today.