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The ACUSON S2000, from Siemens, a newly launched ultrasound solution from Siemens, was in place at the 2008 Artois Championships at The Queen's Club in London to examine sports injuries throughout the tournament.

The 2008 Artois Championships at The Queen's Club in London took place from 9- 15th June 2008. Top names including world number two Rafael Nadal, defending champion Andy Roddick and British number one, Andy Murray battled it out for the top prizes at the prestigious men's tournament.

The Doctors Room was on standby throughout the tournament to assess strains or any injuries obtained on the court, ensuring medical treatment could be administered without delay. The ACUSON S2000, a newly launched ultrasound solution from Siemens was in place to provide imaging assistance if required.

During the second day of trials, French tennis star Sebastien Grosjean was forced to retire due to a muscle injury in his left leg. He was given prompt medical attention in the Doctors Room where he was scanned on the ACUSON S2000.

"The image quality of the ACUSON S2000 is perfect, and has allowed us to clearly examine sports injuries throughout the tournament," said Dr. John Gayner, Tournament Doctor for the Artois Championships. "When Sebastien Grosjean was forced to retire with a left leg injury, we were able to carry out an ultrasound on site. In the past we would have had to wait for the results of an MRI scan to obtain the necessary images. The capabilities of the ACUSON S2000 meant that it could provide an accurate diagnosis immediately."

"The ACUSON S2000 provides superior images and ensures rapid diagnosis at the point of care so that at the tennis championships players had the highest standard of care on site," said Andrew Pattison, Director of Diagnostic Ultrasound & Women's Health at Siemens. "The ACUSON S2000 is a state-of-the-art product recently launched into the UK marketplace and offers versatility inside the traditional hospital environment and outside such as at sporting events or injury clinics."