.No. 4-seeded Elena Rybakina has actually removed from the United States Open. Picture credit score: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis.
The US Open draw has dropped another previous Grand Slam champ.
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, formally took out from the United States Open today as a result of undefined accident.
" However, I must remove coming from my suit today because of my injuries," Rybakina claimed in a claim. "I carried out not desire to finish the final Grand Slam of the year this way yet I need to listen to my body, and I wish I may close the books the rest of the year strong.
" Thanks to all the enthusiasts who have and also continue to support me, and also I desire the remaining gamers best of luck.".
The retirement of Rybakina mentioned French qualifier Jessica Ponchet in to the third sphere on a walkover. Ponchet will face either former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki or Renata Zarazua for a location in the round of 16.
The fourth-seeded Rybakina's drawback happens almost a week after she revealed her split coming from her train of 5 years.