# Rybakina pulls out of WTA Finals due to fitness concerns

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rybakina-pulls-out-of-wta-finals-due-to-fitness-concerns/
- Published: 2026-11-07T20:02:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T20:22:03+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/rybakina-pulls-out-wta-finals-due-fitness-concerns-6533436
- Topics: Fitness, Health, World

## Key points

- Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals over fitness concerns.
- Marta Kostyuk takes her place in the draw.
- Rybakina plans to recover ahead of the 2027 season.

## Summary

World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals, saying her body is not physically ready to compete. Her withdrawal changes the tournament draw and gives Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk a place in the event.

Rybakina said she would rest and recover at home before preparing for the 2027 season. She won her third major title, and second of 2026, at the US Open two months ago, having arrived with a leg injury from Cincinnati; she also withdrew from the Tokyo quarter-finals last month with a neck injury. Kostyuk is due to face Linda Noskova on Sunday’s opening day.

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