US EditionSabalenka Pulls Out of Event
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, JUL 15 – Aryna Sabalenka cited fatigue after a demanding season and Paula Badosa withdrew with a recurring back injury, leading to main draw replacements at the National Bank Open.
- Last Tuesday, Tennis Canada announced Sabalenka’s withdrawal due to fatigue, Badosa exited with an injury, and Jabeur stepped back for well-being ahead of the July 27 event in Montreal.
- Jabeur confirmed she’s stepping back for her well-being, while Badosa shared her psoas tear and Sabalenka cited fatigue in withdrawing from Montreal.
- Following the withdrawals, Caty McNally and Moyuka Uchijima fill vacancies, Valerie Tetreault expressed disappointment, and the men's draw is in Toronto while the women's is in Montreal.
- With the star exit, the draw reshuffled leading to Gauff and Swiatek taking top places, and Eugenie Bouchard revealed her retirement plans.
- Looking ahead, the next major for these players is the US Open starting August 24, with Sabalenka set to defend her title at Flushing Meadows.
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