Pegula Withdraws From Singapore Open as Draw Is Reshaped

Overview

• Jessica Pegula confirmed her decision to skip the Singapore Open on Friday, saying an exhausting hard‑court run concluded at the US Open left her too drained to compete at her usual level.
• The WTA list shows nine confirmed withdrawals from the upgraded WTA 500 Singapore field, with named replacements slotted in and Mirra Andreeva elevated to top seed.
• Leylah Fernandez has taken a wildcard/replacement spot in Singapore after a prior visa withdrawal in São Paulo, turning a missed event into a chance to regain form and earn ranking points.
• The tournament’s upgrade to a WTA 500 means bigger points and prize money plus first‑round byes for top seeds, so late exits change who is guaranteed points and affect several players’ paths.
• The pattern of withdrawals illustrates broader Asian Swing tensions as players weigh recovery, national duties and preparation for larger WTA 1000 events with some choosing rest to protect their bodies while others seize sudden opportunities.