Tennis world number one Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus
Summary
Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells because of a viral illness and was replaced by Marta Kostyuk. Tournament director Garbiñe Muguruza said Rybakina needed time to recover after a demanding season and earlier physical problems.Key Facts
- Organisers gave a viral illness as the official reason for Rybakina’s withdrawal.
- Rybakina had also withdrawn from a Tokyo quarterfinal last month with a neck injury.
- Marta Kostyuk entered the eight-player field as an alternate and will make her WTA Finals debut.
- Kostyuk won the Madrid title and rose into the top 10 during her breakthrough season.
- Aryna Sabalenka could reduce the rankings gap at the top while Rybakina is absent.
- The WTA moved the Finals from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Indian Wells, with Muguruza citing player safety amid regional conflict.
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