# PTPA criticises Rybakina's WTA Finals withdrawal

> PTPA warns tennis schedule causes player fatigue after Rybakina drops WTA Finals.
- Title: PTPA criticises Rybakina's WTA Finals withdrawal · Sportstar
- Summary: PTPA warns tennis schedule causes player fatigue after Rybakina drops WTA Finals.
- Keywords: ptpa, elena rybakina, wta finals, player fatigue, tennis schedule, grand slam titles, neck injury, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/elena-rybakina-wta-finals-ptpa-criticises-tennis-schedule/article71685179.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:20:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ptpa, elena rybakina, wta finals, player fatigue, tennis schedule, grand slam titles, neck injury, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

PTPA says Rybakina's withdrawal from WTA Finals due to fatigue shows tennis schedule is too demanding.