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Top Tennis Stars Withdraw from Ningbo & Osaka Tournaments
19 Oct
Summary
- Several top players withdrew from WTA Ningbo and Osaka events.
- These withdrawals are due to secure WTA Finals spots or rest.
- Alternates and lucky losers have been elevated into main draws.
The final weeks of the tennis season are seeing significant player movement. In Ningbo, Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina have withdrawn, having secured their spots in the WTA Finals and opting for rest. Anna Kalinskaya also withdrew due to injury. Leylah Fernandez, an alternate, has entered the Ningbo main draw. Anhelina Kalinina also gained entry as a lucky loser.
Meanwhile, the Osaka tournament has also seen notable withdrawals. Qinwen Zheng, fresh off a title run, and Nikola Bartunkova will not compete. Camila Osorio and Clara Tauson also withdrew after walkovers. These absences have opened doors for players like Kaitlin Quevedo and Antonia Ruzic to enter the main draw.
