Defending champion Rybakina pulls out of Rome with illness
Ahead of her first-round match scheduled for Friday, defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, citing a illness.
www.wtatennis.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Elena Rybakina has been active on the tour with occasional withdrawals and injury updates affecting schedules, including recent illness-related withdrawals in Rome and earlier in other events. This has influenced her participation in late-season events and the build-up to major tournaments.[2][3]
- There have been reports of injuries and fatigue impacting her campaign, including a back issue that affected Tokyo competition and conversations around her readiness for the WTA Finals in Riyadh in 2025.[1]
- Coverage from various outlets notes that she has faced a mix of high-level results and withdrawals, reflecting a season with notable resilience but also timing-aligned challenges typical of a busy tour schedule.[4][6]
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