Top-Ranked Player Sabalenka Withdraws from China Open Due to Injury
World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her withdrawal from the 2025 China Open, scheduled to begin on September 24. The Belarusian star made the announcement on China's social media platform Weibo, without mentioning a specific reason for her absence.
Sabalenka had a successful run at the 2024 China Open, reaching the quarter-finals. Her impressive form continued at the US Open earlier this month where she clinched her fourth Grand Slam title, beating Amanda Anisimova in the final for the second year running.
However, an injury sustained during the US Open has prevented her from fully recovering for the 2025 China Open. In her Weibo post, Sabalenka expressed her disappointment at missing the event but assured her Chinese fans that she plans to return to Beijing in the future.
The organizers of the 2025 China Open confirmed Sabalenka's withdrawal, but no further updates were given about her recovery progress. The 2025 China Open marks the start of the Asian swing of the WTA Tour, and Sabalenka was scheduled to defend her title at the Wuhan Open, taking place in October.
The Wuhan Open is the final 1000 WTA tournament of 2025, and no information about Sabalenka's next opponent or any other tennis player's participation in the event was provided. Sabalenka, who is currently focusing on recovery, aims to return to the court at 100% health and continue her dominance in the tennis world.
The absence of Sabalenka is a significant blow to the 2025 China Open and the Wuhan Open, as she has been in top form this year. However, the tournaments are expected to feature some of the best tennis players in the world, and fans are eagerly awaiting the action.
