Elena Rybakina withdraws from Wuhan Open after defeat in Beijing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Elena Rybakina has confirmed her withdrawal from the Wuhan Open following a defeat at the China Open, where she lost to world number 118 Alina Charaeva. Rybakina cited an ongoing foot issue as the reason for her decision. After her unexpected loss, she expressed regret to fans, stating she needs time to rest and recover. Last year, Rybakina reached the quarter-finals in Wuhan, which will result in her dropping 215 ranking points. Her foot condition may also affect her participation in other upcoming tournaments, including the Ningbo Open and Tokyo Open, and raises concerns about her availability for the year-end WTA Finals.
- •Rybakina lost at the China Open to Alina Charaeva.
- •She withdraws from the Wuhan Open due to a foot issue.
- •Rybakina reached Wuhan's quarter-finals last year.
- •She will drop 215 ranking points from last year's performance.
- •Concerns grow about her participation in future tournaments.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina confirms her withdrawal from her next tournament after shock defeat in Beijing, ‘I’m very sorry’
"Elena Rybakina will not be playing at the Wuhan Open this year after withdrawing from the upcoming tournament. Rybakina has just suffered a shock defeat...
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