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Pan Pacific Open: Rybakina Withdraws From Semis Due To Back Injury

By IANS News October 25, 2025 • 10:52 AM View: 268

Pan Pacific Open: Elena Rybakina was forced to withdraw from the Pan Pacific Open semifinal in Tokyo on Saturday due to a back injury, just a day after securing her place at the season-ending WTA Finals.

Her withdrawal handed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic a walkover into Sunday’s final, where the sixth seed will face either Sofia Kenin or Belinda Bencic.

The 2022 Wimbledon champion, who had looked in fine form all week, expressed her disappointment in a statement released by the tournament. “I’m very sorry I can’t play today,” said the Moscow-born Kazakh. “I have been having problems with my back this week and can’t play 100 per cent. I am disappointed that my fans will not see me today, but I hope to see you next year.”