Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals in Indian Wells
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, citing a medical issue. Marta Kostyuk will take her place in Group One.
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The WTA Finals draw in Indian Wells placed world No. 1 Elena Rybakina with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova. Aryna Sabalenka was drawn with Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina and Karolina Muchova. Defending champion Rybakina and Sabalenka were the top two seeds, with round-robin play scheduled to begin on 8 November.
On Saturday, Rybakina withdrew from the tournament, citing a medical issue and saying her body was not physically ready to compete. She was set to face Linda Noskova in the opening match on Sunday. Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk will take her place in Group One, while Rybakina said she will rest and recover for the 2027 season.
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Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals with medical issue
World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday, citing a medical issue and saying her body was not physically ready to compete. The defending champion was set to face Linda Noskova in the opening match on Sunday. Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk will take her place in Group One, while Rybakina said she will rest and recover for the 2027 season.
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WTA Finals draw puts Rybakina and Sabalenka in separate groups
The WTA Finals draw in Indian Wells placed world No. 1 Elena Rybakina with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova, while Aryna Sabalenka was drawn with Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina and Karolina Muchova. Round-robin play begins on 8 November, with semifinals on 14 November and the final on 15 November. Defending champion Rybakina and Sabalenka are the top two seeds.