World number one Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from next week’s China Open after failing to recover fully from an injury sustained during her US Open win earlier this month.
Tournament organisers confirmed Aryna Sabalenka’s absence earlier today, September 17.
The Belarusian star, who successfully defended her US Open crown with a win over Amanda Anisimova just 10 days ago, was due to feature at the WTA 1000 event in Beijing starting September 24.
“Aryna has not fully recovered from the injury she sustained during the US Open, (and) will miss the 2025 China Open,” officials said in a statement.
Sabalenka, who reached the quarter-finals in Beijing last year, took to Chinese social media platform Weibo to share her disappointment with fans. “I am very sad to announce my withdrawal after sustaining a small injury at Flushing Meadows,” she wrote.
The 27-year-old added that her immediate priority is recovery. “I am going to focus on recovery, and strive to quickly return to the court at 100 per cent,” she said.
Despite the setback, Sabalenka remains optimistic about her upcoming schedule. She is set to defend her title at the Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the year, in October.
“I can’t wait to see my Chinese fans soon,” she added. “I look forward to returning to Beijing next year.”
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