Robin Soderling has pulled out of the Stockholm Open, as he is still suffering from mononucleosis. France’s Tennis Magazine also reports that that the world No. 6 has pulled out of the Paris/Bercy Masters. Soderling has not played since he won Bastad in July.
"I’m extremely disappointed and sad right now," he said on Facebook. "Playing in Stockholm is very special for me and it’s a title I still miss and dream about. I made an attempt to train, but my body just could not do it. I felt worse after practice and so had to make a tough decision to not play in Stockholm. I have to think long term and plan to play tennis for years to come. I believe the best days are in front of me. I will do everything I can to get through this difficult time and come back stronger and more motivated than ever."