Overview
- Sabalenka, who announced the pullout Thursday on Instagram, said she was injured after winning the Miami Open.
- Tournament organizers said Poland’s Magdalena Frech moves into the main draw as her replacement.
- The field still features seven of the top 10, including Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina, with play set for April 13–19 on indoor clay.
- Skipping Stuttgart will cost Sabalenka about 325 ranking points under the WTA’s 52‑week system, though she still holds a clear No. 1 lead.
- She is expected to return at the Madrid Open starting April 21, reflecting how top players are trimming schedules to protect health.