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Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff among 11 withdrawals from Wuhan Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff among 11 withdrawals from Wuhan Open

Summary

The WTA Wuhan Open, set to take place from October 12-18, faces significant disruptions with 11 players withdrawing in the days leading up to the tournament. Key withdrawals include World No. 1 Elena Rybakina, who is dealing with leg and foot injuries, and defending champion Coco Gauff, citing fatigue from a demanding season. Other notable players like Naomi Osaka, Emma Navarro, and Barbora Krejcikova also withdrew due to physical ailments. Replacements have been announced, with players such as Liudmila Samsonova stepping in for Rybakina and Kimberly Birrell taking Gauff's spot as the tournament prepares to continue despite the setbacks.

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•Elena Rybakina withdrew due to a leg and foot injury.
•Coco Gauff's withdrawal stems from late-season fatigue.
•Naomi Osaka is sidelined with abdominal and back issues.
•Replacement players have been announced for the tournament.
•Wuhan Open runs from October 12-18 at Optics Valley International Tennis Center.

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11:45 AMYahoo Sports — 11 Players Withdraw From WTA Wuhan Open

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As the Asian swing continues the final stretch of the season prior to the WTA Finals, a significant number of withdrawals have affected the Wuhan Open just days before the tournament starts. Which Players Withdrew from the WTA Wuhan Open? Elena Rybakina is among the most surprising withdrawals from the tournament. Weeks after becoming World …
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