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World No.1 Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus
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World No. 1 tennis player Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals due to a virus. She plans to focus on recovery to prepare for the 2027 season.
Why it matters
Rybakina's withdrawal significantly alters the competitive field for the season-ending WTA tournament.
Defending champion Rybakina said in a statement that she was "not physically ready to compete" in the traditional season-ender, which starts Sunday,…
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