Tennis-Rybakina Withdraws From Wuhan with Injury After China Open Exit
The former Wimbledon champion joins four other pre-tournament withdrawals as she plans to rest and recover before Ningbo.
- World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open on Sunday, with tournament organizers confirming the decision due to a foot injury.
- The 27-year-old has been managing a lingering lower leg and foot problem that previously forced her to retire from her Cincinnati quarter-final against Iga Swiatek in August.
- Saturday's shock three-set loss to world number 118 Alina Charaeva in the second round of the China Open in Beijing directly preceded the withdrawal decision.
- Alongside Rybakina, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Karolina Pliskova have withdrawn as pre-tournament absences, reshaping the tournament field.
- The player said she would "take some time to rest and recover," with her next scheduled appearance at the Ningbo 500, where she is the defending champion.
30 Articles
30 Articles
The event, which will take place in just over a week, is the last WTA 1000 category tournament of the 2026 season. "I'm sorry for the fans who wanted to see me play. I'm going to take some time to heal and rest," said Rybakina, 27, in the announcement released by the tournament via Instagram. Kazakh reached number one in the world after her victory at the US Open on September 12. Saturday fell in the second round of Beijing's WTA 1000, in her fi…
Elena Rybakina Issues Public Apology After Withdrawing From Wuhan With Concerning Reason
Life as a professional tennis player can change quickly, even if the player in question is the No.1 in the world. Just a little over three weeks ago, Elena Rybakina was having the time of her life as she won the US Open and clinched the top spot on the WTA Rankings from Aryna Sabalenka. […]
World leader Elena Rybakina canceled the WTA tournament in Wuhan for the coming week due to foot injury.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center, 44% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
