Rybakina to miss Billie Jean King Cup finals — Cyprus Mail
World number one Elena Rybakina will not play for Kazakhstan in the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup, which will take place in Shenzhen, China. The tennis player explained her decision by the need to recover after a physically demanding month, Cyprus Mail reports.
Need for recovery
Rybakina announced her withdrawal from the tournament on Instagram. She said she was disappointed to miss the competition in Shenzhen, calling the city a place with a wonderful atmosphere and audience. The tennis player also wished the other players success.
According to Rybakina, the past month has been difficult for her body, so she needs to recover and be ready for the next competitions. Before the start of the US Open, an ankle injury could have prevented her from playing in the tournament, but she was able to compete.
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Kazakhstan's match against Spain
In the US Open final, Rybakina defeated two-time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka. This result brought her a third Grand Slam title, as well as first place in the world rankings.
The final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup will take place in Shenzhen from September 22 to 27. Kazakhstan's national team will face Spain in the quarterfinals on September 23. Italy are the tournament's two-time reigning champions.
