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Elena Rybakina to miss Billie Jean King Cup Finals due to injury

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Elena Rybakina to miss Billie Jean King Cup Finals due to injury
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Elena Rybakina will not participate in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals next week after sustaining an injury during her recent US Open win. The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation confirmed she will undergo a medical examination in Kazakhstan for an ankle injury initially sustained at the Cincinnati Open. Despite winning the US Open and securing her spot as world number one, Rybakina has been dealing with Achilles tendon issues. She will take two weeks off for treatment and recovery, thereby missing Kazakhstan's tie against Spain on September 23. Rybakina's priority will be to recover fully before returning to training.

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  • •Rybakina won the US Open, marking her third Grand Slam title.
  • •She dealt with an Achilles injury during the tournament.
  • •Rybakina to undergo a medical examination in Kazakhstan.
  • •She will miss the Billie Jean King Cup tie on September 23.
  • •Rybakina seeks recovery before resuming training.
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  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina set to miss big tennis tournament as injury update emerges after US Open win
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Elena Rybakina will miss the Billie Jean King Cup Finals next week after a new injury update emerged following her US Open triumph. Rybakina clinched...

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