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WTA Finals to miss defending champion Elena Rybakina after announcement

WTA Finals to miss defending champion Elena Rybakina after announcement
World Sports · 09:24:21 - Monday, 9 November 2026

The WTA Finals will be without its defending champion after Elena Rybakina announced she will not compete in the season-ending tournament. The news comes as a surprise to fans and organizers alike.

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