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PTPA criticises Rybakina's WTA Finals withdrawal
PTPA warns tennis schedule causes player fatigue after Rybakina drops WTA Finals.
In brief
PTPA warns tennis schedule causes player fatigue after Rybakina drops WTA Finals. PTPA says Rybakina's withdrawal from WTA Finals due to fatigue shows tennis schedule is too demanding. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals
Defending champion Elena Rybakina said she was not physically ready for the tournament after withdrawing due to a viral illness.
PTPA criticises schedule
PTPA states Rybakina’s body had nothing left to give by the season’s final event in November.
Rybakina’s previous withdrawal
Rybakina also withdrew from Tokyo quarterfinals last month due to a neck injury.
ATP Tour concerns
ATP Tour player Taylor Fritz says the sport’s brief off-season leaves players with little recovery time.
At a glance
PTPA says Rybakina's withdrawal from WTA Finals due to fatigue shows tennis schedule is too demanding.
