.No. 4-seeded Elena Rybakina has removed from the US Open. Image credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis.
The United States Open up draw has actually dropped an additional past Grand Slam champ.
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, officially withdrew coming from the United States Open today as a result of unspecified accident.
" Unfortunately, I have to remove from my complement today because of my traumas," Rybakina said in a declaration. "I did certainly not want to finish the last Grand Slam of the year through this but I need to pay attention to my body, and I wish I can easily terminate the account the remainder of the year strong.
" Thanks to all the enthusiasts that possess and remain to assist me, and I desire the continuing to be players good luck.".
The departure of Rybakina said French qualifier Jessica Ponchet into the third round on a walkover. Ponchet is going to experience either previous No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki or even Renata Zarazua for a place in the round of 16.
The fourth-seeded Rybakina's withdrawal comes nearly a full week after she revealed her split from her instructor of five years.