Fans reacted negatively to an interview given by Elena Rybakina ahead of the WTA Finals, with many describing the decision to post it as "very unprofessional" and likening the content to a "horror movie." The Kazakhstani player subsequently withdrew from the season-ending tournament.
The interview, released on November 8, 2026, sparked widespread criticism on social media. Rybakina's withdrawal from the WTA Finals followed shortly after, though the exact reasons were not disclosed in the interview.
