Rubin is the third notable withdrawal from the women 's competition after 12th-ranked former Australian Open champion Mary Pierce and 20th-ranked Wimbledon semifinalist Meredith McGrath pulled out earlier this week with injuries .
<response> <person>Rubin</person> is the third notable withdrawal from the women 's competition after 12th-ranked former <misc>Australian Open</misc> champion <person>Mary Pierce</person> and 20th-ranked <misc>Wimbledon</misc> semifinalist <person>Meredith McGrath</person> pulled out earlier this week with injuries . </response>