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Elena Rybakina Branded ‘Unprofessional’ After Tokyo Withdrawal

After qualifying for the WTA Finals, Rybakina withdrew from Tokyo before her Noskova quarterfinal, citing back problems. Fans accused her of point-chasing and bailing: “Translation — I just qualified… saving the body,” one wrote. “Sorry, this is unprofessional. Play the tournament,” another added. Rybakina said she couldn’t play “100%,” while Riyadh begins Nov. 1, after two straight-set wins.