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Elena Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals, Iga Swiatek misses opportunity

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Elena Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals, Iga Swiatek misses opportunity

Summary

Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals due to illness. As the defending champion, Rybakina's absence has allowed Marta Kostyuk to replace her in Group 1 of the tournament. Iga Swiatek, who ended her season early and is currently resting, might regret missing out on this opportunity, having finished ninth in the Race to the WTA Finals. Swiatek's early termination of her season was due to physical and mental fatigue after a challenging year, despite winning a title in Toronto. The WTA Finals are currently underway in Indian Wells.

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•Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to illness.
•Marta Kostyuk replaces Rybakina in the tournament draw.
•Iga Swiatek ended her season early to recover.
•Swiatek finished ninth in the Race to the WTA Finals.
•WTA Finals currently taking place in Indian Wells.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Iga Swiatek may feel some regret after Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal from the WTA Finals

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Iga Swiatek is currently lying extremely low as her main rivals prepare to get underway at the WTA Finals. Swiatek ended her 2026 season last...
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