Victoria Azarenka to miss French Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has pulled out of next week's French Open because of a foot injury.

Victoria Azarenka has pulled out of next week's French Open because of a foot injury. (AAP)

Victoria Azarenka will miss the French Open because of a left foot injury.

"Unfortunately I will not be able to compete in Roland Garros this year. Working hard on my recovery & getting back on the court," the former top-ranked player said Sunday on Twitter.

The world No.5 last played on tour at Indian Wells, California on March 7.

The French Open begins May 25 in Paris.

Azarenka, from Belarus, is a two-time Australian Open champion and a two-time U.S. Open runner-up.