While the public expected to watch Aryna Sabalenka in the Asian part of the season, i.e. at the upcoming China Open, the world number 1 decided to withdraw from the tournament in Beijing due to what was described as a minor injury.
Analysts predict that the Belarusian tennis player will not play until the Wuhan Open, the last WTA tournament in 2025.
The 27-year-old Sabalenka made her decision carefully, taking into account all factors, because playing with a minor injury could spoil her plans.
Nobody wants to create even bigger problems for themselves.
Iga Swiatek was waiting for her chance: What will happen?
On the other hand, some believe that Iga Swiatek will try to use this momentum to return to the position of world number 1. Sabalenka has not yet explained her decision, nor have people close to her. Still, we know that their racewill be quite exciting and interesting in the long run.
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Iga Swiatek is aware that she has a good opportunity in front of her, wanting to reduce the gap and try to take the throne in the next tournaments. The Pole aims to celebrate at the tournament in Seoul and Beijing, aware of how difficult it could be, as she will have to give her maximum if she wants to win trophies.
It is important to point out that winning such tournaments would not automatically secure the world number 1 position but the difference between her and Sabalenka could be significantly reduced.
The women's tennis scene has always been interesting, and it looks like things will become even more interesting, as we have a great fight between two female tennis players who definitely deserve to be where they are.
Fans of the Belarusian are disappointed, but also aware that Sabalenka must not play with an injury, as this could eventually make her injury even more serious, and cause her to be absent from the tennis courts for a long time.
