Sharath in doubt for US Open

The rigours of a long season took its toll on A Sharath Kamal who pulled out of this week’s China Open and is also in doubt for US Open due to a shoulder strain.

Sharath , said he has been left drained by the gruelling schedule of the past six months and the shoulder injury.

“The shoulder strain is not a major thing for now but it can become one if I don’t take a break. I missed the China Open this week and I am seriously considering giving next week’s tournament in US a miss,” Sharath said.