.No. 4-seeded Elena Rybakina has actually withdrawn from the US Open. Picture credit score: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis.
The US Open up draw has shed yet another former Grand Slam champion.
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, officially took out coming from the United States Open today because of undetermined personal injury.
" Unfortunately, I have to remove from my fit today due to my injuries," Rybakina pointed out in a declaration. "I carried out certainly not would like to end up the last Conquest of the year by doing this yet I must listen closely to my physical body, and I wish I may liquidate the remainder of the year sturdy.
" Thank you to all the followers that possess and remain to sustain me, and also I desire the continuing to be players all the best.".
The departure of Rybakina mentioned French qualifier Jessica Ponchet right into the third sphere on a child's play. Ponchet will certainly face either previous No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki or Renata Zarazua for a spot in the around of 16.
The fourth-seeded Rybakina's withdrawal happens nearly a full week after she revealed her split from her trainer of 5 years.