Sweden's highest ranked player Joachim Johansson has pulled out of next week's French Open because of an elbow injury, the Swedish news agency TT reported on Saturday. The hard-serving, 22-year-old Johansson announced his decision at the World Team Cup in Dusseldorf where he has played for Sweden alongside his namesake Thomas Johansson. Johansson was briefly in the top 10 earlier this year, winning titles in Adelaide and Marseille, and is currently ranked 12th. His withdrawal means his compatriot Robin Soderling becomes the 33rd seed at Roland Garros.
Soderling was originally due to play world number one Roger Federer in the opening round but as a seed will instead face Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.
Federer will face a qualifier or a lucky loser.
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