Elena Rybakina Out Before the WTA Finals Begin, and Marta Kostyuk Steps In
Marta Kostyuk replaces the defending champion after Elena Rybakina withdrew because of illness and said her body was not physically ready to compete.
- On Saturday, World No. 1 Elena Rybakina withdrew from the 2026 WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California, stating she was "not physically ready to compete" ahead of the tournament's Sunday start.
- The 27-year-old defending champion Rybakina struggled with injuries throughout her 2026 season, withdrawing from the Tokyo quarter-finals last month due to a neck injury.
- Despite these setbacks, the Kazakh star won both the Australian Open and US Open this year, while Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk will replace her in Group One at the tournament.
- The tournament moved from Saudi Arabia to Indian Wells in July following U.S. military strikes on Iran, as regional instability prompted organizers to relocate the season-ender.
- Rybakina plans to rest at home and prepare for her 2027 campaign, aiming to return fully fit to the WTA Tour after a physically demanding season.
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Elena Rybakina Withdraws From WTA Finals With Viral Illness, Marta Kostyuk Replaces Her
Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals ahead of the championships. The 27-year-old released a statement on Saturday (November […] The post Elena Rybakina Withdraws From WTA Finals With Viral Illness, Marta Kostyuk Replaces Her appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.
World No 1 Rybakina out before WTA Finals begin, Marta Kostyuk steps in
World No 1 Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday because of a viral illness. Defending champion Rybakina said in a statement that she was “not physically ready to compete” in the traditional season-ender, which starts on Sunday, and would focus on resting and recovering for her 2027 campaign. “I am really sad to inform all my fans and supporters that I unfortunately have to withdraw from the WTA Finals this year…
Marta Kostyuk, first substitute, takes her place and debuts on Sunday to Linda Noskova in Indian Wells
Elena Rybakina withdraws from FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – World No. 1 Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells for medical reasons. This comes just one day before the start of the year-end championships get underway at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Officials with the FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells provided a statement from
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