Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals; Kostyuk takes her place
Sport · First reported 7 Nov, 22:19 · Updated 22:22
Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, citing that she is not physically ready to compete. Marta Kostyuk, the first alternate, enters the eight-player draw.
- Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, saying she was not physically ready to play; organisers cited a viral illness.
- Marta Kostyuk, the first alternate, replaces Rybakina in the eight-player field.
- The tournament is being held in Indian Wells after moving from Riyadh; the WTA said the relocation was for safety reasons.
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- WTA Finals in Indian Wells
- Withdrawing player
- Elena Rybakina
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- Marta Kostyuk, the first alternate
- Official reason cited by organisers
- Viral illness
- Previous venue
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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