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New York— Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the US Open, sending French qualifier Jessica Ponchet into the third spherical.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 on account of my accidents,” Rybakina mentioned in a press release. “I didn’t need to end the final Grand Slam of the 12 months this fashion however I’ve to take heed to my physique, and I hope I can shut out the rest of the 12 months sturdy.
“Thanks to all of the followers who’ve and proceed to help me, and I want the remaining gamers good luck.”
Rybakina has had a tough 2024 season, and has withdrawn on account of sickness from a number of tournaments.
She lately withdrew from the Paris Olympics and Toronto on account of bronchitis, in addition to Rome, the place she was a defending champion, on account of sickness. She withdrew from Indian Wells as effectively, foregoing her title protection there.
She additionally withdrew previous to the Dubai quarterfinal, additionally on account of sickness. When she has performed, Rybakina has been stable. She has 41 wins on the season, and claimed titles in Stuttgart, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart.
