Rybakina Withdraws from Second-Round Match at US Open Due to Injury

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New York— Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the US Open, sending French qualifier Jessica Ponchet into the third spherical.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 now resulting from my accidents,” Rybakina mentioned in a press release. “I didn’t wish 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 sturdy.

“Thanks to all of the followers who’ve and proceed to assist me, and I want the remaining gamers good luck.”

Rybakina has had a troublesome 2024 season, and has withdrawn resulting from sickness from a number of tournaments.

She lately withdrew from the Paris Olympics and Toronto resulting from bronchitis, in addition to Rome, the place she was a defending champion, resulting from sickness. She withdrew from Indian Wells as nicely, foregoing her title protection there.

She additionally withdrew previous to the Dubai quarterfinal, additionally resulting from 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.