Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals due to injury
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Elena Rybakina, ranked No. 1 in the world, withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Pan Pacific Open on October 30, 2026. This decision allows Leylah Fernandez of Canada to advance in the tournament. Rybakina's exit comes as a significant moment in this competition as she was the top seed. The cause for her withdrawal was cited as an injury, though details of the condition were not specified. Fernandez will prepare to face her next opponent in the tournament.
- •Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals
- •Fernandez advances without playing
- •Rybakina is the world's top-ranked player
- •Withdrawal attributed to injury
- •Match took place on October 30, 2026
- 11:12 AMESPN Tennis — Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals, citing injury
"Elena Rybakina, the world's No. 1-ranked player and top seed in the Pan Pacific Open, withdrew from her quarterfinal match on Friday, handing the win to Leylah Fernandez of Canada.
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