Elena Rybakina’s recent withdrawal from the 2024 US Open has sparked concern among tennis commentators, with former player Rennae Stubbs expressing alarm over the unusual pattern of withdrawals. Rybakina has now withdrawn from eight events this year, citing an undisclosed injury for her latest exit.
Stubbs, who has observed Rybakina closely over the years, noted a significant change in her demeanor and physical condition, stating, “There’s something obviously going on here… This is not a normal situation.” She emphasized that when healthy, Rybakina is one of the best players in the world, particularly on hard courts.
The situation has raised questions about the severity of Rybakina’s condition, with Stubbs suggesting that the issue may be more serious than publicly known. “We wish her well and hope she can find whatever she needs to,” Stubbs added, reflecting the tennis community’s concern for the talented player.
Rennae Stubbs on Elena Rybakina withdrawing from so many events, ‘What’s going on with her, I think it’s a lot more than we realize’
“There’s something obviously going on here. I don’t want to speculate. But this is a very unusual situation. 8 withdrawals this year… undisclosed… pic.twitter.com/CbotP0PsSX
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 29, 2024
Rybakina at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.4, Rybakina has managed to achieve an overall 41-9 match record in 2024. Elena is now competing at the U.S. Open where she managed to beat the world no.194 Destanee Aiava 6-1 7-6(1).
Elena Rybakina |
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