Maja Chwalinska withdraws from Pan Pacific Open due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Maja Chwalinska has withdrawn from the Pan Pacific Open, which is taking place in Tokyo from October 26 to November 1. The Polish player cited a left thigh injury sustained during her recent victory in Wuhan as the reason for her withdrawal. Chwalinska expressed her disappointment in a social media post, stating she had traveled to Tokyo early for treatment and practice but was not ready to compete. Current status remains uncertain regarding her participation in upcoming WTA events. Kimberly Birrell has replaced Chwalinska in the tournament draw and received a bye into the second round where she will face Alycia Parks.
- •Maja Chwalinska withdrew from the Pan Pacific Open due to injury.
- •Chwalinska's withdrawal was announced on October 26, 2026.
- •Kimberly Birrell replaces Chwalinska and advances to the second round.
- •Chwalinska sustained a left thigh injury during the Wuhan tournament.
- •Birrell will face Alycia Parks in the second round.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Maja Chwalinska posts message after withdrawing from the Pan Pacific Open, ‘I am very disappointed’
"Upon entering the Pan Pacific Open last week, Maja Chwalinska instantly became one of the tournament favourites. The Polish player, who recently won her first...
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