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Rybakina’s WTA Finals withdrawal

  1. Update 2 of 2LatestDay 57 hours later

    Kostyuk loses her Finals opener. How can she still reach the semifinals?

    Linda Noskova beat the late replacement for Elena Rybakina 6–2, 6–4. With Gauff and Pegula still to play, Kostyuk’s Finals opportunity remains alive—but qualification is no simple equation.

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    Earliest sourcewtatennis.com

    What changed

    • 6–2, 6–4Noskova’s winning score
    • 2Group matches remaining for Kostyuk
    • Nov. 10Next Group 1 round

  2. Update 1 of 2Day 5

    Rybakina’s Finals exit opens a full group-stage chance for Kostyuk

    The defending champion’s viral illness leaves her year-end number one ranking intact—and gives Marta Kostyuk a full three-match chance in Group 1.

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    What we knew first

    • What changes when the defending champion leaves the WTA Finals before hitting a ball? For Elena Rybakina, the chance to finish an outstanding season with another title disappears, but her year-end number one ranking remains secure. For Marta Kostyuk, the withdrawal opens something more substantial than a substitute appearance: a full three-match opportunity in Group 1.

Who reported

Who reported

45 outlets · 81 sources

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Who's involved

Who's involved

People

  • Elena RybakinaKazakhstani tennis player
  • Marta KostyukUkrainian tennis player (born 2002)
  • Linda NoskováCzech tennis player (born 2004)

Organizations

  • Women's Tennis Associationinternational association of professional women tennis players

Places

  • Indian Wells
  • Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Rybakina’s Finals exit opens a full group-stage chance for Kostyuk