By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday 29 August 2024
New York – fourth Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the US Open, sending French qualifier Jessica Ponchet into the third round.
So far, no official reason has been given. Rybakina has had a difficult 2024 season, and has withdrawn due to illness from several tournaments.
She recently withdrew from the Paris Olympics, as well as from Rome, where she was the reigning champion, due to illness. She also withdrew from Indian Wells, abandoning her title defense there.
She also withdrew before the Dubai quarterfinals, also due to illness. When she has played, Rybakina has been solid. She has 41 wins on the season and has won titles in Stuttgart, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart.
