NORTON, Mass. -- Deutsche Bank Championship defending champion Vijay Singh will be unable to defend his title after withdrawing from the tournament Tuesday afternoon.

Singh suffered back spasms, while playing table tennis with his son, Qass, at their Ponte Vedra Beach home. He was examined by his physician and his condition will be reevaluated over the weekend before deciding on his upcoming schedule.

"I have always defended a title on the PGA TOUR and I am greatly disappointed I won't be able to do so in Boston," said Singh. "This tournament is very special to me and I hope to return to Boston in 2006. I hope they have a great tournament this weekend. I only wish I was there."

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