Pegula Withdraws From Singapore Open, Andreeva Elevated to Top Seed
Pegula’s late‑September pullout for post‑US Open recovery reshuffles the upgraded WTA 500 draw, creating openings for wildcards plus alternates.
Overview
- Jessica Pegula confirmed her withdrawal Friday, Sept. 18, saying she was not recovered after a long hard‑court stretch that included a US Open semifinal run.
- With Pegula out, 19‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva moves up to be the tournament’s top seed and Leylah Fernandez has received a wildcard that puts her into Pegula’s slot.
- Tournament organizers have reported eight high‑profile withdrawals overall, with named players such as Diana Shnaider, Sorana Cîrstea and Clara Tauson replaced by qualifiers and alternates.
- Pegula remains scheduled to play the China Open at the end of the month, a sign players are preserving form for back‑to‑back WTA 1000 events rather than the early Asian Swing.
- The Singapore tournament’s upgrade to WTA 500 plus the late changes highlight calendar tensions between recovery, big‑event preparation and national commitments while offering lower‑ranked players a clearer path to points and prize money.