Daniela has withdrawn from Fed Cup, Berlin, and Rome due to an on-going heel injury

From her official website:

Bratislava, Slovak Republic – Daniela Hantuchova has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming World Group II Fed Cup Play-Offs due to a stress fracture in her right foot. She was examined by her doctor last week. Hantuchova was scheduled to represent the Slovak Republic in its tie against Uzbekistan, scheduled for April 26-27 in Bratislava.

“I am very disappointed to have to withdraw from this Fed Cup tie,” Hantuchova said. “Playing for my country is very important to me, and I was really looking forward to joining my teammates against Uzbekistan, especially in front of a home crowd. Unfortunately, my doctor advised that I stay off the court and do minimal physical activity for the next three weeks, at least, to allow my foot to heal. So I'm afraid the stress fracture will probably even prevent me from playing in my next scheduled Sony Ericsson WTA Tour event."

A short interview with Daniela from a slovak news website, it has a bit tabloid-esque aftertaste.

When was the pain so bad that you decided to visit a doctor?
DH: I have had these problems with the heel for a longer time, but last week the pain escalated so much that I decided to visit my doctor in Italy. Medicaments didn‘t help, but the outputs of the medical tests still shocked me. I really didn‘t expect cracked heel bone. They explained me the continuous inflammation caused this fatigue fracture.

What was your first thought when the doctor told you the diagnosis?
DH: I got very frightened, till now I have had only minor injuries, which could be cured in a few days. This is the first more serious injury in my career.

How long do you expect to have a treatment?
DH: At least 3 weeks I can‘t do anything related to tennis, then I will undergo other tests and we‘ll see what my doctor can say about it, and if I can resume practicing.

What are you going to do in these 3 weeks?
DH: Mainly regenerate, rest and carry out what instructions my doctor gave me.

Does the injury limit you in normal life?
DH: Basically I shouldn‘t even walk, only with crutches. But for an athlete it‘s a terror to walk with them. I try it without them, but only very carefully.

No court shoes then?
DH: (laughter) Not in any case, for me the worst thing is that I can‘t play.

That means we won‘t see you in the Fed Cup team. Do you feel sorry about it?
DH: Yes, a lot, it‘s a big shame! Recently I have confirmed my participation and was looking forward to help the girls and the whole team. I will visit them personally to give them at least some moral support.

Do you think they will manage to win even without you?
DH: No doubt that thay can! I believe they will be successful and I will help them later. We have a strong team.

When do you expect your return on the circuit?
DH: Not only Fed Cup but I also have to renounce at least two next tournaments. I firmly believe that after that I will find the form I had at the start of the season.

What are you going to do in your free time now?
DH: Without tennis it will be new for me. Probably the first time in my career I will have a longer time to put my mind on other things, mainly will spend more time with my family. Till sunday I should be in Slovakia, then travel back to Rome.

it's been a while since we've heard anything new about this. I think she is seeing her doctor this weekend so hopefully something new will soon be posted about this matter. I am hoping for new pictures without the crutches.
Daniela visited the Slovak national tennis center on sunday (yesterday), where the Fed Cup tie against Uzbekistan was held, and had the crutches. Even though she had a nice red t-shirt and white trousers and was her usual pretty it was a bit sad to see her like that. She signed a few balls and catalogs while sitting in slovak team box and chatting with Husarova and another young lady I couldn't recognize.

thanks for the update on the situation. Even though it wasn't a good one, but that's not your fault

if i remember well,said will be until sunday in slovakia,and then will visit her doctor in rome.
i quess later today or next two days will have news

I love how your post is so optimistic about her loses. Some weeks ago I thought some similar thoughts. I was looking at the 3-sets matches and said to myself that last year, she was winning most of the 3-setters, but this year this wasn't the case. And I think Daniela once said that her strength is that she can keep going and going. So yeah, maybe she has been affected by the heal and illness more than we realize.

second week passed and we dont have news yet

the wait without having news is killing me

me too!! i want to know what is going on!!!