World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, California, due to a virus, tournament organizers announced on Saturday.
The Kazakhstani player, who qualified for the season-ending event, was forced to pull out ahead of her scheduled matches. No replacement has been named at this time.
The WTA Finals, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, feature the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year. Rybakina's absence marks a significant change to the tournament's lineup.
