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Elina Svitolina has been forced out of the Cincinnati Open with a right ankle injury, while Elena Rybakina takes the lead in the Race to the WTA Finals.
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Elina Svitolina has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a right ankle injury, handing Wang Xiyu a walkover into the fourth round of the tournament.
The Ukrainian's withdrawal also has implications for the Race to the WTA Finals, where she currently sits fourth on 4,679 points.
Elena Rybakina has seized control of the Race standings, climbing to first place with 5,397 points after progressing to the fourth round in Cincinnati. Aryna Sabalenka trails narrowly in second on 5,130 points, with Mirra Andreeva breathing down her neck on 5,129 - a gap of just a single point.
Jessica Pegula holds fifth spot with 4,515 points, while Karolina Muchova - sidelined since Wimbledon through injury - clings to sixth on 4,270. Coco Gauff and Linda Noskova round out the top eight.
The leading eight players will secure their places at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, United States, scheduled for 8 to 15 November. Those finishing ninth and tenth will serve as alternates.
Alex Eala remains in 15th position on 2,061 points following her third-round defeat to Amanda Anisimova in Cincinnati.
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