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Top-ranked Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to illness
World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals after falling ill ahead of the tournament. Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk will replace the top seed in the competition.
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Elena Rybakina, the world's top-ranked tennis player, has pulled out of the WTA Finals due to a viral illness, the Women's Tennis Association confirmed. The withdrawal comes just before the start of the prestigious tournament.
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine has been named as Rybakina's replacement for the event. Kostyuk, a rising talent on the professional circuit, will compete as the replacement for the top seeded position in the finals.
The withdrawal marks a significant absence from one of women's tennis most important end-of-season competitions. Rybakina's absence could reshape the tournament dynamics, with other top-ranked players now positioned to compete for the championship.
Rybakina has dominated the women's rankings this season, cementing her position as the sport's leading player. The exact timeline for her return to competition has not yet been disclosed.