World number one Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California, due to a virus, the tournament organizers announced on Saturday.
The 2026 WTA Finals were set to feature the top eight singles players, but Rybakina's withdrawal leaves a vacancy in the draw. The 25-year-old, who reached the final of the Australian Open earlier this year, had been struggling with illness in recent days.
Rybakina's absence is a significant blow to the season-ending championship, which began on November 7. Tournament officials have not yet announced a replacement.
