Article by Maria Olteanu – published Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:03 / Updated Wednesday, September 17, 2025 12:05
At less than two weeks Since she became a champion at the US Open, At the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, the world llider Aryna Sabalenka (27) withdrew from the “China Open” tournament in Beijing due to a minor injury.
Sabalenka, the Titra champion at the US Open, won the fourth Grand Slam title of the career, and the first of the season, two weeks ago in New York. She reached three times in the quarterfinals in Beijing, in 2018, 2023 and 2024, but now she was forced to withdraw over the last hundred meters, due to health problems, according to wta.com
Aryna Sabalenka does not participate in China Open
“She did not completely recovered after the injury suffered during the US Open and will miss China Open, in 2025”, The organizers of the 1000 points competition from Beijing announced.
Aryna was the number 1 series head at China Open, but she won't be able to start the competition.
The rest of the top 10 players are still registered in Beijing, including IgA Swiak, who won the title in 2023, as well as the champion of Coco Gauff.
“I am sorry to announce that I am withdrawing from China Open this year, after suffering a little injury after the US Open. I will focus on being 100% healthy for the rest of the year …”Aryna said, shortly after making the decision not to participate in the Masters tournament.
The 1000 points in Beijing will take place between September 24 and October 5.
