Tennis star Kim Clijsters was forced to pull out of a match on Sunday due to torn muscle in her foot. The French Open tournament starts in four weeks, on May 23rd, but Clijsters is hoping that intensive treatment will shorten the estimated six-week rehabilitation. The injury is Clijsters’ first major setback since she returned from retirement last year.

A bruise on her foot became more painful overnight and tests at a hospital showed liquid had built up, and a tear in one of the muscles on the inside of her foot. She said she will use crutches for a few days to rest the foot. It was unclear when she could resume full training.

The 26 year old star is now ranked 11 in the world since returning from retirement. The once top seed, has earned over $16 million in prize money over her career.

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