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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Three players will be fined by the Association of Tennis Professionals for withdrawing from the Tennis Masters Cup starting Sunday in Shanghai.
The ATP made the announcement on Wednesday.
Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin all pulled out this week.
Roddick cited a back injury.
"I apologize to the loyal fans and sponsors that have expected my participation in Tennis Masters Cup," Roddick said Tuesday. "It is an honor for me to have qualified for this event for the third-straight year. I realize the tremendous amount of time and effort the ATP and the Chinese government have spent on the event, and know it will be a huge success. I look forward to getting healthy, starting my off-season workouts for the 2006 season, and working towards qualifying for Shanghai next year."
Hewitt withdrew to be with his wife, actress Rebecca Cartwright, who is expecting the couple's first child. Safin cited a knee ailment.
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