By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday August 29, 2024
New York— Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the US Open, sending French qualifier Jessica Ponchet into the third spherical.
“Sadly, I’ve to withdraw from my match right this moment as a consequence of my accidents,” Rybakina mentioned in an announcement. “I didn’t need to end the final Grand Slam of the yr this fashion however I’ve to take heed to my physique, and I hope I can shut out the rest of the yr robust.
“Thanks to all of the followers who’ve and proceed to help me, and I want the remaining gamers good luck.”
Rybakina has had a tough 2024 season, and has withdrawn as a consequence of sickness from a number of tournaments.
She not too long ago withdrew from the Paris Olympics and Toronto as a consequence of bronchitis, in addition to Rome, the place she was a defending champion, as a consequence of sickness. She withdrew from Indian Wells as effectively, foregoing her title protection there.
She additionally withdrew previous to the Dubai quarterfinal, additionally as a consequence of sickness. When she has performed, Rybakina has been strong. She has 41 wins on the season, and claimed titles in Stuttgart, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart.
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