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Petkovic of Germany out 3 months with ankle injury

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German Andrea Petkovic hits a forehand against Australian Samantha Stosur during a Fed Cup World Group playoff match between Germany and Australia in Stuttgart, Sunday, April 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

(AP Photo/Michael Probst)

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) Andrea Petkovic of Germany will miss the next three months after tearing ligaments in her right ankle at the Porsche Grand Prix.

Petkovic says a scan confirmed the injury on Friday. She twisted her ankle in Thursday's match against top-ranked Victoria Azarenka in the second round.

Petkovic entered her first tournament since January ranked No. 12. She had been sidelined with a lower back injury.

She also has been nursing a right knee injury.

Updated April 27, 2012

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