By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Nu | Sunday September 22, 2024
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Elena Rybakina passes on the Asian swing.
The 2022 Wimbledon champion introduced she has withdrawn from the Asian tour on account of a again harm.
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World No. 4 Rybakina, who parted methods with coach Stefano Vukov, has performed simply three matches since shedding to Barbora Krejcikova within the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.
“As a result of a again harm, I sadly need to withdraw from the next Asian tournaments,” Rybakina mentioned in an announcement. “My medical crew and I made a decision that it was finest to prioritize my well being at the moment. This 12 months has been troublesome and I’m grateful for the assist of the event organizers and all my followers.
“My crew and I’ll work arduous to get me again on the sector earlier than the top of the season.”
Rybakina is the second Grand Slam champion to compete in an Asian occasion.
I want you a speedy restoration, Elena Rybakina 💜 photo.twitter.com/C0DxUDVPC0
— wta (@WTA) September 22, 2024
World #1 and reigning champion Iga Swaatek withdrew from the China Open final week on account of “private causes”.
“As a result of private circumstances I’ve to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing,” Swiatek mentioned in an announcement. “I’m very sorry as I had a good time enjoying and profitable this event final 12 months and was actually trying ahead to being again.”