Elena Rybakina nu va participa la Billie Jean King Cup

Elena Rybakina, the new WTA number one, announced her withdrawal from the Billie Jean King Cup due to exhaustion after her US Open victory. She expressed sadness over missing the event in Shenzhen, citing the need for recovery after a physically demanding month. Rybakina had previously dealt with an ankle injury but managed to win the tournament, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Kazakhstan will face Spain in the quarterfinals of the Cup, while other matchups include Italy vs. China and Ukraine vs. Belgium.