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The former French n ° 1 Victor Dubuisson had to forfeit this Monday morning for medical reasons according to the European Tour. Twelve French people are nevertheless registered this week for the first part in three acts of Desert Swing (with Qatar and Dubai): Alexander Levy, Gary Stal, Grégory Bourdy, Julien Quesne, Romain Wattel, Raphaël Jacquelin, Benjamin Hébert, Grégory Havret, Michael Lorenzo-Vera, Sébastien Gros, Matthieu Pavon and Romain Langasque.

As for Mcilroy, after having passed medical examinations, the Northern Irishman had to resolve to miss one of the biggest events of the season on the European Tour! " I am obviously very disappointed to give up the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, blows McIlroy. TEveryone knows how much I love playing this tournament, one of the most prestigious on the European Circuit. To be forced to forfeit this week is somewhat annoying to be completely honest, but I'm sure the tournament will be a great success. Given the situation, I must resolve to follow the advice of the medical experts as well as my staff and wait for my rib problem to be completely resolved!   »Source Figaro LV