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Madison Keys Withdraws From WTA Finals With Illness as Alexandrova Steps In, Swiatek–Anisimova Decider Looms

Tournament protocol put Ekaterina Alexandrova into the lineup after first alternate Mirra Andreeva declined to sign in.

Overview

  • Madison Keys pulled out of her scheduled match in Riyadh with a viral illness after two round-robin defeats had already ended her semifinal hopes.
  • Second alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova signed in and will face group winner Elena Rybakina in a dead rubber, with first alternate Mirra Andreeva electing not to sign in due to not being fit to play and her doubles involvement.
  • Elena Rybakina has secured a semifinal berth as group winner following victories over Iga Świątek and Amanda Anisimova.
  • Iga Świątek and Amanda Anisimova play later Wednesday in a straight winner‑advances match for the group’s second semifinal spot.
  • Reports also note Jasmine Paolini has been unwell while continuing in doubles, and any further singles changes would follow the established alternates sign‑in procedure.