Overview
- The world No. 1 pulled out of next week’s Stuttgart WTA tournament due to an injury she announced on social media.
- Tournament organizers said the event will go on without her, with play starting Monday and the final on April 19.
- She did not reveal the type of injury or when she expects to return.
- With Sabalenka out, Jelena Rybakina becomes the top favorite, and Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek remain in the field.
- The setback follows title runs at Indian Wells and Miami, while Stuttgart has long eluded her with four finals in five appearances and no trophy.