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Rybakina withdraws from Wuhan Open due to injury
Elena Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open after China Open loss and injury concerns.
In brief
Elena Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open after China Open loss and injury concerns. World No. 1 tennis player Elena Rybakina withdrew from Wuhan Open due to lingering lower leg and foot injury that forced her retirement in Cincinnati quarterfinals. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Rybakina withdraws from Wuhan Open
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina has pulled out of the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open due to injury concerns.
Early China Open exit
Rybakina was upset by World No. 118 Alina Charaeva in three sets during the China Open second round.
Injury history
Rybakina has dealt with a lingering lower leg and foot injury that caused her retirement in Cincinnati quarterfinals.
Rybakina's statement
Rybakina said she will take time to rest and recover after withdrawing from Wuhan Open.
“I'm very sorry to the fans who were looking forward to seeing me play. I'll take some time to rest and recover. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. See you next year.”
Next tournament
Rybakina is next scheduled to compete at the Ningbo 500, where she is the defending champion.
The headline
World No. 1 tennis player Elena Rybakina withdrew from Wuhan Open due to lingering lower leg and foot injury that forced her retirement in Cincinnati quarterfinals.
