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Sabalenka Withdraws From China Open, Opening Door for Swiatek in No. 1 Race

The world No. 1 is sitting out Beijing to heal from a US Open injury.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 6, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during the women's singles final against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Aryna Sabalenka is out of next week's China Open in Beijing
Sabalenka pulls out of China Open due to injury/ Credit: WTA
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Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka confirmed she is pulling out of Beijing, citing incomplete recovery from an injury sustained during her US Open title run.
  • China Open organizers described the issue as a minor injury, with the WTA 1000 event scheduled for Sept. 24–Oct. 5.
  • The absence gives Iga Swiatek a chance to close the gap with up to 1,500 points available across Seoul this week and Beijing next week.
  • Sabalenka leads Swiatek by about 2,077 points in the Race to Riyadh, a margin that could shrink before she returns.
  • Reports indicate Sabalenka is expected to resume at the Wuhan Open next month ahead of the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh.