Defending champion Elena Rybakina has announced she will not compete at the WTA Finals, leaving the season-ending tournament without its titleholder. The Kazakhstani player, who captured the championship last year, shared the news on Saturday, November 7, 2026. No specific reason for her withdrawal was immediately disclosed. Rybakina's absence reshapes the draw for the elite eight-player event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Defending Champion Elena Rybakina Withdraws from WTA Finals
