Nalbandian out of French

David Nalbandian has withdrawn from the French Open because of a hamstring problem that flared up at last week's Madrid Masters.

Argentinian joins fellow countrman Del Potro on sidelines

David Nalbandian has withdrawn from the French Open because of a hamstring problem that flared up at last week's Madrid Masters. The 28-year-old Argentinian two-time French Open semi-finalist and former world number three's ranking has slipped to 150, after he spent nine months off the circuit last year following surgery on a hip problem. "David will not be at the second Grand Slam of the season because he is suffering from a hamstring injury that flared up when he returned to the court," said a statement on the player's website. "Having pulled out of the Madrid Masters, David hoped he would be fit enough for Roland Garros, but after consulting his medical team he decided that it was best not to put his health at risk and to use this time to work towards a total cure." Nalbandian is still hoping to be fit for Wimbledon, where he was a finalist in 2002. Argentina's US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will also be missing from Roland Garros next week.