SportsWorld Number One Elena Rybakina Withdraws from WTA Finals Due to Viral Illness
World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells due to a viral illness, with Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine taking her place. Organizers cited Rybakina's need to recover from a demanding year and a previous neck injury.
Al Jazeera English|November 8, 2026 