Sabalenka withdraws from the WTA 1000 in Beijing: "I will focus on recovery"

Aryna Sabalenka, freshly crowned at the US Open, is forced to postpone her return to competition due to an injury.

After her title at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka will not immediately return to competition. Indeed, the world number 1 will not be present at the WTA 1000 in Beijing, which starts on September 24 in the Chinese capital. The Belarusian player mentioned a minor injury to explain her withdrawal.

"Hello everyone, due to an injury sustained at the US Open and the recovery process, I regret to announce that I will be withdrawing from the WTA 1000 in Beijing. I will focus on recovery and strive to return to 100% of my capabilities as soon as possible.

I look forward to seeing my fans in China! I am eager to return to China next year and wish the best for the tournament," the player assured in a statement published on the tournament's official website.