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Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo tournament due to injury
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Tokyo tournament, handing a semi-final berth to opponent Leylah Fernandez. Fernandez will next face Kamilla Rakhimova.
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Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, ranked first in women's tennis, was forced to withdraw from the ongoing Tokyo tournament due to injury concerns. The withdrawal came during her match against Canadian player Leylah Fernandez, allowing Fernandez to advance to the semi-finals without completing the contest.
Fernandez will now contest the semi-final stage against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova. The Canadian's progression to the latter rounds marks a significant achievement in the tournament, though she will have hoped to secure the victory on court.
Rybakina's withdrawal adds to the list of high-profile absences and early exits that have marked several recent tennis tournaments. The world No. 1 will now focus on recovery ahead of upcoming competitions on the professional circuit.