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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws From China Open With Injury

She cites a small injury from her U.S. Open run, prioritizing recovery.

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
Sep 6, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Aryna Sabalenka speaks to the crows after winning the women's singles final against Amanda Anisimova (USA) (not pictured) of the 2025 US Open tennis championships at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Overview

  • China Open organisers said Sabalenka has not fully recovered from the issue sustained at Flushing Meadows and will miss the 2025 event.
  • The WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing runs September 24 to October 5 at the National Tennis Centre, where Coco Gauff is the defending champion.
  • Fresh off a second straight U.S. Open title and fourth Grand Slam, Sabalenka remains world number one.
  • In statements shared by organisers and on Weibo, she expressed sadness over withdrawing and said she aims to return at 100 percent.
  • She is scheduled to defend her title next month at the Wuhan Open, the season’s final WTA 1000, with no update yet on her participation.